Positions of leadership are a high honor entrusted to you by God. He does not give everyone the privilege of leading others. You would do well to remember that God does not place you into high office merely for your own benefit. Some people mistakenly strive for positions of power because they pay more and provide greater benefits. Unfortunately that has caused many leadership positions to be occupied by people without the character or skill to be effective. Such people take much but give little. They are a drain on their people rather than a blessing.
God loved Israel. He wanted to bless it and enable it to prosper. So He appointed Solomon as its king. Solomon’s rise to prominence was so he could be God’s instrument to bless His people. The king did bring much prosperity to the land. But he also drew heavily upon the people to maintain his lavish lifestyle and to support his numerous wives and dependents. People were conscripted to provide labor and services for the royal undertakings. By the time Solomon’s son came to power, the people demanded that they receive relief from the oppressive taxation inflicted upon them.
What was intended to be a blessing became a curse. How would the people who work with you view your leadership?