LESSON 20
BE SUBJECT ONE TO ANOTHER
1 PETER 5:1-3 (KJV)
1The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock.
1 Peter 5:1-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
1I WARN and counsel the elders among you (the pastors and spiritual guides of the church) as a fellow elder and as an eyewitness [called to testify] of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a sharer in the glory (the honor and splendor) that is to be revealed (disclosed, unfolded): 2Tend (nurture, guard, guide, and fold) the flock of God that is [your responsibility], not by coercion or constraint, but willingly; not dishonorably motivated by the advantages and profits [belonging to the office], but eagerly and cheerfully; 3Not domineering [as arrogant, dictatorial, and overbearing persons] over those in your charge, but being examples (patterns and models of Christian living) to the flock (the congregation).
1. ADDRESSING ELDERS
• Def. : born earlier; superior to others, either by rank or experience
• Exhort = warn & counsel
• Pastors & spiritual guides of the church
• Eyewitness & sharer
Of the sufferings of Christ
Of the glory, honor & splendor to be revealed
2. DIRECTIONS
• Feed (tend, nurture, guard, guide & fold) the flock of God
• Responsibility not by constraint or coercion, but willingly
• Not dishonorably motivated for gain and money
• But eagerly & cheerfully
• Not as lords, but as servants and examples to the flock (congregation)
HOW WILL YOU TREAT YOUR FELLOW CHRISTIANS & FAMILY THIS WEEK?
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