In the Old Testament, the most significant job of the priest was to offer sacrifices to god, for thanksgiving or the atonement of sin. They acted as mediators between God and the people, uniting divinity and humanity. Priests walk in fellowship and are aligned to God through …show more content…
Leading by example is important to kingship. Christians should also give others good counsel and direction to lead them to the will of God. This is a particularly important role of Christian parents. Christians should encourage free development amongst their peers; for example, a student should not fail to assist another out of competitiveness. As all believers are kings, they have the right to encourage and discipline others to live in accordance with God’s will/teachings. Finally, in taking a position of leadership within the church, as demonstrated by Mary MacKillop, a Christian can exercise kingship through helping others grow closer to