1 Timothy 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
The Bible gives some rules for choosing someone as a leader whether it is for a church or a nation. The pastor is the leader of the church. The president is the leader of the United States. The people choose a president, because they believe he will be wise and honest. George Washington was chosen as the first President of the United States because he was famous for being honest. When leaders do not live by God’s rules, do they make good leaders? When King Saul did not live the way God wanted, God no longer blessed him. 1 Samuel 13:14. But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.
The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People see how a person looks and acts. God looks at the heart and He judges a person’s faith and character. Those are the two traits that God looks for when searching for someone after His own heart. Aren’t those the traits that we should be looking for in choosing our leaders?
The Bible is pretty clear on what we should look for in our leaders, whether it is in church, for our nation or in our every day life.
1 Timothy 3:1-4 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
Titus 1: 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;*
*Filthy lucre refers to becoming wealthy through greed, harming others, or immoral or dishonest means.
Thin
printer paper
Coins
Crayons,
pencils or colored pencils.
Place a coin on a hard surface. Turn the coin so the picture of a president is facing upward and cover it with the paper. Then rub the sharpened side of a crayon, pencil or colored pencil over the hidden coin to make a coin rubbing. The image of the president will appear on the paper.
While the children are working, discuss what traits made the presidents on the coin a good leader. Ask if they think that is how God wanted a leader to act.
Abraham Lincoln- Penny (hard work and fairness)
Thomas Jefferson-Nickel (freedom lover, generous)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt-Dime ( Determination, did not let polio stop him, helped the disadvantaged and poor)
George Washington- Quarter (Honesty and courage.)
John F. Kennedy- Half dollar (Civil rights for all)
President's Day Coloring Page
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Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
1 Timothy 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
1 Timothy 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
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Without Scripture- printable version
President's Day Worksheet
This is a worksheet on how many words can you make out of President's Day. Let the kids see who gets the most words. Give the child who gets the most words a sucker and rest of the kids a small sticker.
