A Word for Church Leaders

 

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care…”

—1 Peter 5:2a

Few people exist who have long been members of a church who haven't bumped up against a church leader who strained their patience or hurt their feelings. Nothing is more irritating or heartbreaking than being harmed by a nasty church leader.

The Apostle Peter offers these words of warning in 1 Peter 5:1-4:

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.

May every person in authority heed these words in order to bring glory to God and maintain a loving peace among those believers who worship together.

 

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