What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.
Heb 13: 17
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this joyfully, and not sadly, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Mat 23: 11, 12
"He who is greatest among you shall be your servant; 12 whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will 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 give attention to your herds
1 Tim 5: 17
Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.
1 Pet 5: 5 - 7
Likewise you that are younger be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.' 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that in due time he may exalt you. 7 Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares about you.
Prov 11: 14
Where there is no guidance, a people falls; but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
