The Faithful Man – Part 1: The Man as a Leader
The Man as a Leader A leader is guided by principles, not by feelings or passing whims. The moment a man leads solely according to his emotions or personal desires, he ceases to be a true leader and becomes a despot—a dictator who does not lead but merely imposes his will on others. If a man is to lead faithfully, then by what law should he lead? Should it be the law of his country, his tribe, or his clan? Certainly, many customs and cultural principles have value. They often contain wisdom that has been passed down through generations. Yet they are ultimately products of imperfect people. As such, they are often marked by loopholes, prejudice, bias, and inconsistencies. In some cases, these traditions can even be weaponized by either husband or wife to justify harmful behaviour or to oppress the other. They cannot, therefore, serve as the ultimate rulebook for a faithful man. We must look higher. Should we instead follow what is commonly called "natural law"? That phrase its...