The Bible defines self-care and rest not as luxury or indulgence, but as stewardship and obedience. Scripture teaches that leaders must prioritize rest because God modeled it at creation (Genesis 2:2), Jesus practiced it during His ministry (Mark 6:31), and the Holy Spirit commands us to "pay careful attention" to ourselves (Acts 20:28) to effectively care for others. Last Updated: July 08, 2026 Executive Summary: Biblical self-care for leaders is the intentional practice of
