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Originally Posted by Rhoni
I think I agree with you here. I do not think they have the role of shepard - that role belongs to Christ. The role of the Pastor is to feed the sheep - teach them the word and it is up the the individual to apply it - not have it shoved down their throats. It isn't the pastor's role to get enmeshed/triangulated into family matters either. JMHO,
Rhoni
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Good point, Rhoni, and I agree. I agree that "the Lord is my Shepherd" and I'm well taken care of because of that. I only said "shepherd" because of the Greek word used being POIMEN, which could be translated as either shepherd or pastor. In the context below, a pastor could be referred to as a shepherd as well, though I do see and agree with your point.
The tasks of a Near Eastern shepherd were:
- to feed the sheep
- to watch for enemies trying to attack the sheep
- to defend the sheep from attackers
- to heal the wounded and sick sheep
- to find and save lost or trapped sheep
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