1 Peter 5:1-5
Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well
as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among
you to tend the flock of God that is in your charge, exercising the
oversight, not under compulsion but willingly, as God would have you do
it — not for sordid gain but eagerly. Do not lord it over those in your
charge, but be examples to the flock. And when the chief shepherd
appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away. In the
same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders.
And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with
one another, for
"God opposes the proud,
but gives grace to the humble."
