1 Peter 5:2

“Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;”

"Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;" - 1 Peter 5:2
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What does 1 Peter 5:2 mean?

1 Peter 5:2 (KJV) reads, "Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind." This verse is a part of the first epistle of Peter, which is addressed to the Christians scattered…

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Shepherding with Purpose: A Call to Faithful Leadership

The words of 1 Peter 5:2, ‘Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind,’ present a powerful and profound mandate not only aimed at church leaders but also applicable to…

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A Prayer for Shepherding with Love and Integrity

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking Your guidance as we endeavor to fulfill the calling laid upon us as shepherds of Your flock. Your Word reminds us in 1 Peter 5:2, "Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by…

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1 Peter 5:2 - "Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;"
1 Peter 5:2-3 - "Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock."
"Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock." - 1 Peter 5:2-3
1 Peter 2:5
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1 Peter 5:7
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1 Peter 5:6-7
1 Peter 5:6-7
2 Peter 1:5 - "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;"
Stand firm in grace. 1 Peter 5:6-14
1 Peter 5:7 - "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
1 Peter 5:11 - "To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
1 Peter 2:5 - "Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ."
1 Peter 5:3 - "Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock."
2 Peter 1:5-6 - "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness."
1 Peter 5:6 - "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
2 Peter 2:9
2 Peter 2:9
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." - 1 Peter 5:7
1 Peter 5:13 - "The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son."
1 Peter 5:4 - "And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away."
2 Peter 2:5 - "And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;"
"And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;" - 2 Peter 1:5
1 Peter 5:8 - "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"