Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam
The Apostle Peter (first pope? or first Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ?) said,
"The 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: Feed (shepherd/pastor) 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; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples of the flock." 1 Peter 5:1-3
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I think all modern pastors need to take this verse to heart... There is way too much lording over people being done by leadership in all churches...