Sheep Need a Shepherd-1 Peter 5:1-5

1 Peter 5:1-5Main Idea: Suffering sheep need shepherds who reflect the Good Shepherd.Truth 1: Suffering sheep need shepherds who are present.Warning 1: Beware the shepherd who doesn't smell like sheep.Truth 2: Suffering sheep need shepherds who serve willingly.Warning 2: Beware the shepherd who only does what's required.Truth 3: Suffering sheep need shepherds who care more about people than profit.Warning 3: Beware the shepherd whose care is contingent upon compensation.Truth 4: Suffering sheep need shepherds worth following.Warning 4: Beware the shepherd who doesn't practice what he preaches.Scripture References:1 Peter 5:1-5Philippians 1:21-251 Corinthians 9:9,11,141 Timothy 5:171 Corinthians 11:1James 3:1