Sometimes we can feel guilty for desiring leadership roles. It would seem that proper Christian humility would preclude us from seeking any office that gave us influence over others. Yet, as with most aspects of the Christian life, the key is motive. Spiritual leaders are people who serve God and bless people. Who would not want to do that?
Yet if we lose focus of the purpose for leadership, we can become self-focused and filled with pride. Leadership is never about achieving a position, but about gaining a fresh opportunity to serve Christ. The danger is when we move from desiring such a position in order to serve Christ, to coveting the office so others must serve us. We are in danger when, instead of allowing Christ to grant us leadership roles as He sees fit, we grasp at and politicize for them through our own carnal efforts.
God has “wired” some people to lead. We long to make organizations stronger. We love to solve problems. We delight in helping others achieve their best. If God has prepared us to lead, it will be a natural desire of our heart to do so. Just as a cheetah loves to run; so leaders thrive when leading. Only check your motives. It is good to lead. It is best to lead with noble motives.