Moses visited by his father-in-law, Jethro
In Exodus 18, Moses was overwhelmed by the problems associated with leading a large number of people. As the NIV Leadership Bible points out, his father-in-law invented what has become a thriving profession: Jethro was history’s first management consultant. Jethro observed Moses in action and asked a question, “Why do you alone sit as judge while all these people stand around you from morning till evening?” (from Exodus 18:14)
Then, Jethro said, “Listen now to me and I will give you some advice… Select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.” (Exodus 18:15-23)
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