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What's Wrong with Leadership Today?

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

Corrupt leadership is a pervasive issue, marked by flagrant lies and deceit among leaders who have lost all credibility. They no longer attempt to conceal their dishonesty, relying on external forces to obscure their actions. Their juvenile resistance to negotiation over critical national interests and their orchestration of deceptive maneuvers based on mere suspicion demonstrate a profound lack of integrity. Public displays of disrespect and hatred, such as shredding important documents in view of the nation, disgrace not only themselves but also the institutions and citizens they represent. Poor leaders exhibit traits of pride, arrogance, dishonesty, and unethical behavior, while lacking goodness, empathy, respect, integrity, responsibility, and vision for the future. When they err, they rarely learn from their mistakes, continuing to dominate and negatively influence society with their actions. God examines the integrity of leaders, and a direct correlation exists between a leader's integrity and the security of their tenure. Righteousness guards the leader with integrity, but wickedness leads to their overthrow, as God sets up leaders or removes them according to His will. Leaders are held responsible for justice and wise instruction, ensuring protection for the innocent and justice against oppressors, and breaking moral law can bring judgment upon them due to their deep connection with those they lead.

Crisis of Leadership

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Leadership in the United States is marked by a profound deficiency, as both political parties fail to produce leaders willing to make tough decisions without being swayed by polls or focus groups. Instead, the nation is burdened with weak, narcissistic politicians who prioritize personal gain over the public good. National leaders, from the Oval Office to the Capitol, behave like immature children, lacking the maturity to govern effectively. In contrast, a small group of state governors demonstrates true leadership by tackling difficult issues such as balancing budgets, confronting unions and lobbies, and challenging the federal government when necessary. These governors are problem solvers, driven by a desire to correct wrongs and promote well-being and prosperity. Meanwhile, many national figures indulge in self-serving behaviors, enjoying the perks of their offices while neglecting the responsibility to address the country's problems with humility and strength.

Intrinsic Governmental Corruption

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Power does indeed corrupt a human heart, and this corruption has become institutionalized in all levels of American government.

Leadership and Covenants (Part Two)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Throughout Israel's history with God, godly leadership was scarce, with only occasional figures like Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, and David rising to guide the people. However, Ezekiel 34 sharply criticizes Judah's leaders as shepherds who prioritized their own well-being over that of the citizens, failing to serve as true caretakers. In this figurative sense, shepherds represent human leaders in authority across various domains—government, education, business, entertainment, media, and even family—while sheep symbolize the citizens under their influence. Such corrupt leadership yields poor outcomes, as humans, much like sheep, require quality guidance to prevent community life from deteriorating into a harsh survival of the fittest, where many are reduced to virtual slavery under the mightier. Isaiah 3:12, written over a century before Ezekiel, reveals the already severe decline in Judah's community life, with leaders causing the people to err and destroying their paths. Isaiah 59 further depicts a culture in collapse, detailing the day-to-day chaos resulting from self-centered leadership, where collective sinfulness fueled widespread wickedness. Despite the people's appeals to God for relief from this chaotic immorality, no righteous shepherds emerged to provide guidance or peace, as the very individuals crying out were guilty of the same sins intensifying the crisis, showing no true repentance. God waits for a sincere change, desiring obedience to His Word and the restoration of justice among the people.

Character and Leadership

Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Christian leaders should exhibit Christ-like qualities such as truth speaking, upholding standards, listening to others, giving gifts, and remaining humble.

Character and Leadership (2023)

Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Leaders cannot compartmentalize their personal and public lives. Immorality in private life will bleed into public leadership. Jesus condemned hypocrisy.

Leadership and Covenants (Part One)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The contains a detailed record of both good and bad leaders, and it provides a repetitive principle that 'as go the leadership, so goes the nation.'

The Problem Of Leadership

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The demise of society is caused by the lack of leadership within the family. The breakdown of society derives from the breakdown and of the family.

Leadership and the Covenants (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

In the combined history of Judah and Israel, when the leaders abandoned the covenants with God, the citizenry generally followed suit.

Leadership and the Covenants (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We qualify to lead by internalizing the covenants, not only believing God, but doing what He says, realizing that the covenants are not complicated.

Leadership and the Covenants (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We must become leaders in our own families, protecting them from the curses that are already falling on our nation. We have the obligation to fear God.

Leadership and the Covenants (Part Eleven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

As God sanctified Noah, saving him from the flood, we must trust God to sanctify us, protecting us from the holocaust of fire which will burn this earth.

Leadership and the Covenants (Part Eight)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We learn from our original parents that as soon as we sin, a stark change occurs throughout our nervous system, subjecting us to shame and fear.

Leaders With Character

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God is the ultimate source for the true answer to whether character matters in leadership, and we can determine His answer by asking just a few questions.

The Dark Side of Government

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Political corruption investigations and trials make the news often enough across the nation to persuade a person that crooked politicians outnumber honest ones.

Everything Is Political

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

This politicization is doing nothing but tearing the country into shreds. Each shred has its agenda, and none of them is working for the good of the whole nation.

'Christianity Today' and Trump

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Donald Trump is not a paragon of virtue but is a change from the doctrines entrenched in Washington. Personal morality is not enough to remove anyone from office.

The Fruit of Existentialism

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Progressives, oozing with pride, have brainwashed young people into embracing evil, godless propaganda, embracing immorality and ethical relativism.

Ministerial Misleading

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

The biblical illiteracy of the American people is illustrated with the 'clergy' who have been instrumental in the passage of same-sex 'marriage' laws.

How Far Have We Fallen? (Part Three)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The American people have become desensitized to the perils of the snake oil salesman. Previously, when political leaders lied, public sentiment would retaliate.

Biden's 'Battle for the Soul of the Nation' Speech

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

President Joseph Biden's condemnatory rhetoric matched the strange, blood-red lighting of the background, evoking the typical depictions of hell.

Truth Has Fallen in the Streets

Commentary by Clyde Finklea

Israelites have reached a time when truth has perished and the legal system has turned justice aside, praising the wicked while persecuting the righteous.

You Can't Fix Stupid

Commentary by Clyde Finklea

The first action of Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the House of Representatives was to ban all terms related to gender and family relationships.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Nineteen)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The nephilim were not the offspring of angels cohabiting with humans; these 'giants' were apostates from the true religion who decided not to follow God.

Don't Be a Politician

Sermon by Mike Ford

Jesus proved that one cannot become a leader through political intrigue, but by assuming the position of a humble servant. God sets Himself against the proud.

America's Mercenary Culture

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Sociologists are concerned that the mercenary attitude pervades American culture. What does the Bible about this 'each man for himself' way of life?

Humanism's Flooding Influence (Part Three)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

James Madison and the other founding fathers realized that a democratic republic would only work in a godly, moral, or Christian administration.

Deuteronomy (Part 3)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Our goal shouldn't merely be to be saved, but to finish the spiritual journey God has prepared for us, developing the leadership to help those who follow.

The Times and Hate Speech

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

The mendacious propaganda produced in Washington makes the work of Goebbels look amateurish.

Coming Home to Roost

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

At the root of American industry's troubles are policies and practices that will result in conflict, injustice, and the demise of many companies.

How Far Have We Fallen? (Part Four)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Respect for God is declining all over the world. Even in the scattered Church of God, an increasing casualness threatens to detract from respect for God.

Lessons from the Geese

Article by Mike Ford

Many people may have seen "Lessons from the Geese" in a business setting, but these lessons from the creation likewise apply to the church. Here's how.

Hebrews 2: God Is Present

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God's people must immerse themselves daily in the Scriptures. While sinning Israelites consider God to be absent, He is nevertheless present with His saints.

Character Matters

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Unlike America's presidents, in God's kingdom only those who have God's approval, those who have developed iron-clad character, will be qualified to rule.

Appeasement (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by John Reiss

In this world, appeasement never works. However, for Christians, the Bible shows a form of appeasement that always works.

Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twelve)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Corruption in the courts is a fact of life. We should not be surprised by this curse, realizing that God is aware and is allowing it for a purpose.

Everything Is A Lie

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We must be careful about processing information we receive because much pernicious fraud exists on the Web, as well as the rest of the media.

In Search of a Clear World View (Part Seven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The modern nations of Israel, by turning its back on the truth, has blown its opportunity for moral leadership every bit as much as ancient Judah did.

Facilitating Lawlessness

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We are too eager to display our permissiveness in face of all we know to be against it, from traditional, biblical morality to plain old common sense.

Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

Mark 1:14 describes Jesus' gospel as "the gospel of the kingdom of God." This statement has far-reaching implications for our beliefs and conduct.

Dominion and Leaven (Part One)

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Dominion theology holds that the church's responsibility is to spread God's Kingdom around the world, but it misunderstands the Parable of Leaven.

Human Guinea Pigs

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

There is a grim history of American biological experimentation by the Department of Defense on conscientious objectors during the Cold War.

The Same Plumb Line

Commentary by David C. Grabbe

A former president was sexually immoral, lied with impunity, and misused his position. The same is true of the current one. Will we apply God's standard equally?

A Government to Fear (Part Five)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The Federal Government has declared a parcel of land (500,000 square acres) a Federal Monument through eminent domain, solidifying federal authority.

Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

God's people must let go of the world's solutions, involving party spirit, revolutions, and power struggles, placing their trust in the sovereignty of God.

The Reset

Sermonette by Joseph B. Baity

The World Economic Forum, has been conspiring for years to establish a globalist New World Order, revamping all the world's institutions.

The Usual Chaos

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Michael Crichton predicted the disinformation age we are living through right now, warning that it would be difficult to separate reality from fantasy.

Without a Clue

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Today, every large media organization is controlled by five corporations; each is guided by liberal standards, accepting adultery, homosexuality, and abortion.

Beware of False Prophets

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

False prophets promote the broad way, giving people what they want to hear. They replace God's truth with human tradition. They are identified by their fruit.

The Present and Future Crisis (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The United States' enormous debt, coupled with its escalating trade deficit, is inevitably leading to what economist call economic Armageddon.