“For he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.” (v.2b)
This is a description of the man whom Nehemiah placed in
authority over the city of Jerusalem, after the wall was completed. He (Hananiah) was chosen
for two reasons; his faithfulness to duty, and his fear of God. Hananiah did not
want to do anything that would grieve the LORD, choosing to live his life in such a
way that it would please Him in every situation.
The application for us would be, when
appointing people to key positions in the church (or in any organization),
look for people of integrity who fear God more than most - for the fear of God
produces faithfulness, a key element needed in leadership.
The Truth
“For the
Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth comes
knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk
uprightly; He guards the paths of justice, And preserves the way of His saints.
Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.” (Proverbs
2:6-9)
