THE WORLD TODAY AND THE EFFECT OF GODLY LEADERS
Oluwatobi Michael
December 24, 2025
Our world is drowning in leadership crises, corruption, moral decay, political instability, failed institutions, family breakdown, and spiritual confusion. In such a climate, the presence or absence of Godly leaders determines the direction of societies, churches, homes, and nations.
This makes discipleship not just a church practice, but a global necessity.
THE WORLD’S CURRENT CONDITION
Leadership Without God Produces Chaos
Where leaders lack Godly character:
– Justice becomes selective
– Truth becomes optional and in some cases offensive
– Power becomes abusive
– People become oppressed
– Immorality becomes celebrated
The Bible says: “When the wicked rule, the people groan.” (Prov. 29:2)
We see this groaning everywhere today, nations in disarray, government not being able to protect its citizens from harmful policies and insecurity.
The Rapid Decay of Moral Foundations
– Our age celebrates independence from God.
– Relativism replaces truth.
– Self becomes god.
– Leadership becomes performance, not responsibility.
Without Godly discipleship, this is the kind of generation we produce and the current state of the world today.
THE EFFECT OF GODLY LEADERS IN TODAY’S WORLD
Godly Leaders Bring Stability and Justice
– Where Joseph led, nations survived famine.
– Where Daniel served, kingdoms encountered righteousness.
– Where Deborah ruled, Israel found peace.
– Where Esther stood, genocide was stopped.
Godly leadership transforms societies.
Godly Leaders Shape Culture, Not Follow It
They:
– Preserve truth
– Correct error
– Inspire righteousness
– Model integrity
– Defend the weak
They lead not by charisma but by conviction.
Godly Leaders Become God’s Light in Dark Systems
– In government, they uphold justice.
– In business, they operate ethically.
– In the church, they shepherd faithfully.
– In the home, they pass on generational values.
The presence of a godly leader is God’s mercy to any nation or institution.
GOD’S ANSWER TO TODAY’S CRISIS IS STILL DISCIPLESHIP
If the world needs Godly leaders, then the Church must commit to discipleship with fresh urgency.
This is how:
– Character is, built
– Doctrine is stabilized
– Wisdom is formed
– Gifts are developed
– Vision is clarified
– Faith is strengthened
Discipleship doesn’t just raise ministers
it raises Godly presidents, judges, teachers, soldiers, parents, innovators and key opinion leaders.
CONCLUSION
The world today is desperately in need of leaders shaped by Christ. Godly leaders slow the march of darkness, preserve righteousness, and guide generations.
But such leaders are not born, they are made through discipleship, mentorship, and obedience to God.
When we commit to raising Godly leaders, we participate in God’s plan to heal nations, strengthen the Church, and restore moral foundations in our world.
Oluwatobi Michael is a seasoned marketing executive who serves as the Social Media & Content Manager for GIVA Ministries International. A proud alumnus of the University of Ilorin with a degree in Physics, Oluwatobi currently resides in Lagos, where he leverages his expertise to drive impactful content and social media strategies for the ministry.
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