1 Peter 5:1-5
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.
Why?
Paul taught the elder in the church, witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed. 2) be shepherds of God's flock. 3) Not because you must, but because you are willing. 4) Not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve. 4) No lording over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
How?
These four guidances are not only for the elders but also for all Christians to obey!
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