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Read this: 1 Peter 5

 1 And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. And I, too, will share in his glory when he is revealed to the whole world. As a fellow elder, I appeal to you: 2 Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. 3 Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. 4 And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor.
 5 In the same way, you younger men must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, serve each other in humility, for

   “God opposes the proud
      but favors the humble.”[a]

 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

 8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters[b] all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.

Think about it: I know that was a lot of scripture to read but I want you to take a minute and think about what Peter meant by "care for the flock."

What do you think he means?

Do you think he means we should watch over others and help to keep them from sin and running away from God?

If we are supposed to be an example and watch over our fellow Christians, what does Peter say about how we should act?

How should we stand firm against the devil?

Pray about it: Ask God to show you how to be an example to others through your faith. Ask him to use you to watch over fellow Christians and help them to serve him.

Live it: Today remember that because Christ lives in you...you can show the world just how amazing he is.