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Serve God

1 Peter 5:1-5

Elders:

Two ways to take this

Pastors/Leaders

None of you

More mature Christians

Some of you

Keep in mind, if you want so badly to become a leader, ti might be for the wrong reasons (power) and that being a leader comes with a lot of responsibility

James 3:1–2 NASB95

Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.

What are elders supposed to do?

Shepherd lovingly

Don’t domineer, be an example

Young ones (New Christians/Students)

Be humble

Let people help you to grow. Actually listen to them, and work to be one of the more mature ones in the future.

Love God and Resist Evil.

1 Peter 5:6-11.

Love God. ( 1 Pet. 5:6-7)

Be humble

Don’t try to be greater than God

Give yourself up to Him

Trust Him

Not just with the big things, the little ones too

Cast ALL your anxiety on Him

Your fears, your insecurities, your grades, all of your acne

Do all of this because of how much He loves you!

Resist Evil (1 Pet. 5:8-11)

Be watchful

You will be tempted to sin (by your own nature or by the devil) so be aware

When you are tempted, resist the temptation! Flee from evil!

If you are faithful and endure, God will sustain and reward you.