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 be subject to 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.” (1 Peter 5:1-5, NRSVue)
Why are leaders leaders? Is it because they are gifted at leading? Honestly, that’s why they should be leaders. Some want to maintian power or take power. They are in it for sordid gains.
When we find ourselves in a place of leadership, we should not lord it over those we lead, but lead and be an example of who God has created us to be.
Be an example and do not do it for what you get, but what you get to give.
