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1 Peter 5:3<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Truth to Learn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The pastor (or elder) of a local congregation is to be an example of Christ, not a dictator over the local church.<\/p>\n Behind the Words<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The words \u201cbeing lords over<\/span>\u201d are a translation of the Greek word, katakurieu\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which means \u201cto exercise dominion over\u201d or \u201cto rule over.\u201d It is a compound word made up of kata<\/span><\/em>, which means \u201cdown upon\u201d and a form of kurieu\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which means \u201cto have dominon or rule over someone else, like a lord or master.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cEntrusted<\/span>\u201d is a translation of the Greek word kl\u0113ros<\/span><\/em>, which originally meant \u201ca little piece.\u201d It actually refers to a \u201cdie\u201d or a \u201clot.\u201d This was a little piece of wood or stone with an individual\u2019s mark on it. It comes from the Greek custom whereby a die (or lot) was taken from each person, put into a container, shaken violently, then the first one that was poured out indicated who was chosen by the gods for a particular function. From this custom we get our expression \u201cthe die (or lot) is cast.\u201d This word later also came to be applied to \u201can inheritance\u201d or \u201csomething assigned to a person.\u201d<\/p>\n The word \u201cexamples<\/span>\u201d is translated from the Greek word tupos<\/span><\/em>, which literally refers to \u201cthe scar or impression left by a blow or strike of a die.\u201d Figuratively, it refers to a person who has the form or resemblance of someone else, hence the translation \u201cexample.\u201d<\/p>\n Meaning Explained<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n In today\u2019s verse Peter continues with his thought from the previous verse. The pastor (elder) is to shepherd the flock and oversee it for unselfish reasons and, as he says in today\u2019s verse:<\/p>\n not lording it over those entrusted to you, rather being examples to the flock.<\/span><\/p>\n The elders in the church have not been given the position of \u201cboss\u201d or \u201cmaster\u201d of the flock. On the contrary, they have been placed there to shepherd the flock, to care for the sheep, to feed them, to pray over them, and to be an example to them of how we are to live as children of the King of Kings.<\/p>\n The significant thing about the presence of the word kl\u0113ros<\/span><\/em> in today\u2019s verse is that it refers to those (people) who are allotted to a pastor by God\u2019s divine appointment: the congregation of the local church under an elder\u2019s care. As much as we sometimes like to think that the growth of a church is due to our great teaching and preaching, everyone in a congregation is there because God has placed them there.<\/p>\n The message Peter is giving to pastors (elders) is that we are to oversee the local congregation (placed under our care by God) as under-shepherds of the Chief Shepherd. We are not to be rulers or dictators, rather examples of how the flock is to live in relationship to Christ, the Chief Shepherd.<\/p>\n Talk about a tough job description!<\/p>\n Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Does this describe your pastor? Is he an example of humility and does he demonstrate a close, personal daily walk with God? If so, you are blessed and you should thank God for him! Sometimes, it\u2019s a thankless job.<\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2009 Will Krause. 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