"shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness" -1 Peter 5.2
shepherd the flock of God- The people we are called to lead belong to God.
among you- You are not responsible for the entire world, but those entrusted to you.
exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God- Lead willingly, serve willingly, not because you are forced to, but lead because you have been given the opportunity.
not for sordid gain, but with eagerness- Leadership is not an opportunity for personal benefit, but to serve and protect those we are entrusted to shepherd.
1 Peter 5.2 contains four more phrases that build on the attitude leaders are shown in verse 1. These verses continue to look at an attitude of a leader, but begins to look at the actions a leader is to take. Attitude is where actions originate.
Fight the lion, 1 Peter 5.1-11
TO GOD ALONE BE THE GLORY!
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