1019 1 Pet.5.1-5 A Word to Elders and the Church

The passage extends the issue of Christians facing persecution and the crucial role of Elders in guiding the community. the crucial shepherding role of Elders within the Christian community. The Elders are to be willing shepherds that follow Jesus in His example and become examples themselves. As Elders are not to domineer the church, younger men are not to fight against them. Everyone in the church of God is to take a humble position.