"God helps everyone who is humble."
Church leaders, I am writing
to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's
suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us. Just as shepherds watch over their sheep, you must watch over
everyone God has placed in your care. Do it willingly in order to
please God, and not simply because you think you must. Let it be
something you want to do, instead of something you do merely to make
money. Don't be bossy to those people who are in your care, but set an
example for them. Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will
be given a crown that will never lose its glory. All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact,
everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say, "God opposes proud
people, Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honor you when the time comes. God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him. Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack. But you must resist the devil and stay strong in your faith. You know that all over the world the Lord's followers are suffering just as you are. But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he had Christ Jesus choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm. God will be in control forever! Amen. 1 Peter 5:1-11 Contemporary English Version The Holy Bible (New York , NY: American Bible Society 1995) |