Abstract
As we seek to develop an authentic approach to leadership within our society, Matthew offers us profound insights about the nature of leadership within the Christian community. In this gospel, Jesus is presented as the teacher, like Moses and one of the ancient scribes of Wisdom. The disciple, who is an intimate and permanent student of Jesus, becomes the apprentice of wisdom. Consequently, the disciple and Christian leader who is called into a life-long relationship with Jesus, like Jesus, becomes a social critic and bearer of wisdom.
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