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There is a gap in the existing exegetical research for organizational leadership when it comes to the Epistle of James the brother of Jesus and cynic-turned-believer. This chapter examines James 4:13–5:12 for biblical insights into contemporary organizational leadership. The historical, social, and cultural background of the epistle of James is discussed. Then an exegetical study of the selected pericope is conducted. This exegetical study yielded the following six principles: leader humility, just compensation of workers, patience, refraining from backbiting, endurance, and integrity. The ways in which each of these principles applies to contemporary organizational leadership are then discussed.
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Wright, A.G. (2022). Leader Ethics and Just Treatment of Followers: An Analysis of James 4:13–5:12. In: Henson, J.D. (eds) Biblical Organizational Spirituality. Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04006-1_19
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