The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Heb 13: 17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.
Mat 23: 11, 12
"But the greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted."
John 10: 11
"I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep."
Prov 27: 23
Know well the condition of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds.
1 Tim 5: 17
The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
1 Pet 5: 5 - 7
You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
Prov 11: 14
Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory.
