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Appointed Elders to Shepherd the Flock of GodThe Watchtower—1972 | January 1
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One thing Peter emphasizes is, do not take on this responsibility under anyone’s compulsion but do it willingly. There is no glory to the position of a shepherd; rather, it involves much time and work. Do not accept this position for the love of personal gain, but, rather, as The New English Bible puts it, “out of sheer devotion.”—1 Pet. 5:2, 3.
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Appointed Elders to Shepherd the Flock of GodThe Watchtower—1972 | January 1
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Shepherd the flock of God in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly; neither for love of dishonest gain, but eagerly; neither as lording it over those who are God’s inheritance, but becoming examples to the flock.” (1 Pet. 5:1-3) One thing Peter emphasizes is, do not take on this responsibility under anyone’s compulsion but do it willingly. There is no glory to the position of a shepherd; rather, it involves much time and work. Do not accept this position for the love of personal gain, but, rather, as The New English Bible puts it, “out of sheer devotion.”—1 Pet. 5:2, 3.
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