Founders Analysis Paper: Leadership and Statesmanship

Leadership and Statesmanship
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Introduction
Most citizens look forward to leaders that have the right qualities to elevate their country to the next level. Majority of the research indicate a decline in the level of confidence that citizens now have with reference to getting leaders that have the leadership qualities and the statesmanship that has so rarely been exhibited. A good majority of the founding fathers of the nations had these qualities more so the statesmanship trait, where leaders would be selfless in service to the people.
Thesis statement: Leadership and statesmanship are two different entities but they have played a subtle role in the establishment of the nation and the development of character for the founding fathers.
This means that; “God gifts people in different ways for different things…We just have to be obedient and we have to be obedient in real and practical ways (pg 4).”
Part A
Relative to the influence of Christianity on leadership, statesmanship and governance there are a number of biblical principles that leaders are gauged with. The first principle relates to the fact that God is the source of definitive power, truth and authority.
This means that; “If God has all authority, then we must act according to His authority. Just because we have the power (ability) to do something does not mean therefore that we have God's authority (or permission) to do it (pg 12).”
The book of Romans 13: 1 further states “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” This illuminates on the fact that authority comes from God.
As such the bible is taken to be the ultimate source of knowledge and commands that all man should follow. The other principle relates to practicing humility in governance. Leaders are encouraged to maintain the doctrine of humility as an acknowledgement that they respect God and His sovereignty.One other principle points to the fact that government and the officials should always act under the authority of God.Although they may have the power to do and make certain decisions, they must appreciate that God is the ultimate authority that give the permission to act. The fourth principle on the other hand states that the governments should be responsible to the truth. This relates to the fact that God is the truth and government officials should be keen to be accountable to God, observing what is true. With reference to justice, the government is supposed to be just and observing the right of the people. To maintain healthy social bonds, the government is supposed to the relationship while upholding accountability and mutual obligation to the people.A just government will strive to be self-governing, cautious of the constitution, rule by consent and has its powers separated. With reference to the church and the state, the two should be separate but the biblical principles should be kept.
Part B
Washington was one of the greatest leaders that America has ever seen and most of the citizens have since been searching for a leader that would match his abilities. O...