~ 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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