ADVICE FOR ELDERS
“Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly, not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.” 1 Peter 5:2
1 Peter 5:2
Feed 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;
A more “imperative” mood is involved in this “charge”, not advice….
sooo negative (filthy lucre) that modern “Christians” find it unsavory, and change it to their own shame…..all, of course, reflecting one’s love toward Christ…..
(feeding Gods flock sugar water)