Leaders Are Not to Lord Over God’s Heritage

I Peter 5:1–7
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Leadership

Peter says he is writing to encourage Church leaders (v. 1). Just as shepherds are to watch over their sheep Church leaders must watch over everyone God has placed in their care (v. 2). They are to do it willingly in order to please the Lord and not because they feel like they have to. Also, they are not to be bossy to those who are placed in their care but to be an example to them (v. 3). Then when Christ, the Chief Shepherd, returns they will be given a crown that will never lose its glory (v. 4). 

 

All younger people should submit themselves to their elders (v. 5). In fact, everyone should be submissive to those who are ministers and spiritual guides in the Church. God opposes proud people, but He helps those who are humble. Therefore, you are to humble yourself in the presence of God’s mighty power, and He will honor you when the time comes (v. 6). God cares for you so turn all your worries over to Him (v. 7). 

 

It is important that we have men in leadership who know what they are called to do and how they are to carry out that job. Today we are told to look at:

 

1.     The ministry of the elder.

2.     The motive of the elder.

3.     The manner of leading the church.

4.     The focus is to be on the position of elder.

Application

I must always be careful to never Lord over God’s heritage but to always be an example to any who may be watching. 

I Peter 5:1-7 (English Standard Version)


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