Shepherding, 2of2

~ Aspects of Spiritual Shepherding ~

Three Classes of Sheep  ~  “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly [1], comfort the fainthearted [2], uphold the weak [3], be patient with all” (1 Thessalonians 5:14). 

Three Acts of Service for the Sheep  ~  “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn [1] those who are unruly, comfort [2] the fainthearted, uphold [3] the weak, be patient with all” (1 Thessalonians 5:14). 

“See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all” (1 Thessalonians 5:15).

Three Ongoing Responses of the Sheep  ~  “Rejoice always [1], pray without ceasing [2], in everything give thanks [3]; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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