Shepherding the Flock

Those who take on the office of an elder also take on a lot of responsibility and work in then seeking to shepherd and give oversight to the congregation of a church. Beware of those that seek such a position out of wrong desires and motives for the manner in which they perform their responsibilities will be detrimental to you. Pray for, encourage and support those have godly desires, motives which will be demonstrated in their godly example. The responsibilities can seem intimidating, but if God calls you to it, He enables you to do it. It becomes a life of sacrifice, but its rewards are great in this life as you see God working through you to increase the godliness in the lives of others, and its final reward is a glory that is beyond this world.