34 Then this message came to me from the Lord: 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds, the leaders of Israel. Give them this message from the Sovereign Lord: What sorrow awaits you shepherds who feed yourselves instead of your flocks. Shouldn’t shepherds feed their sheep? 3 You drink the milk, wear the wool, and butcher the best animals, but you let your flocks starve. 4 You have not taken care of the weak. You have not tended the sick or bound up the injured. You have not gone looking for those who have wandered away and are lost. Instead, you have ruled them with harshness and cruelty. 5 So my sheep have been scattered without a shepherd, and they are easy prey for any wild animal. 6 They have wandered through all the mountains and all the hills, across the face of the earth, yet no one has gone to search for them.

7 “Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord: 8 As surely as I live, says the Sovereign Lord, you abandoned my flock and left them to be attacked by every wild animal. And though you were my shepherds, you didn’t search for my sheep when they were lost. You took care of yourselves and left the sheep to starve. 9 Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord. 10 This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I now consider these shepherds my enemies, and I will hold them responsible for what has happened to my flock. I will take away their right to feed the flock, and I will stop them from feeding themselves. I will rescue my flock from their mouths; the sheep will no longer be their prey.

So, you want to lead people? ¿así que quieres guiar a la gente?

Qualifications/requisitos 1 Pedro 5:1(NVI)5 A los ancianos que están entre ustedes, yo, que soy anciano como ellos, testigo de los sufrimientos de Cristo y partícipe con ellos de la gloria que se ha de revelar, les ruego esto: NIV 1 Peter 5:1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: be teachable (receive instruction) Witness to the sufferings of Christ Glory sharer

Function/función 1 Pedro 5:2 (NVI)2 cuiden como pastores el rebaño de Dios que está a su cargo, no por obligación ni por ambición de dinero, sino con afán de servir, como Dios quiere. NIV 1 Peter 5:2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers-- not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; Shepherd the flock (care for: feeding, watering, grooming, shearing, leading, protecting, delivering, new lambs, Ps. 23 etc.) Oversee(bishoping) (to look closely, inspect, care for:) Willingly Not Greedy With a servant’s heart

It’s not about power, but being an example/ no se trata de poder, sino de ser un ejemplo 1 Pedro 5:3 (NVI)3 No sean tiranos con los que están a su cuidado, sino sean ejemplos para el rebaño. NIV 1 Peter 5:3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 1Corinthians 11:1

Our reward is future/ Nuestra recompensa es futura 1 Pedro 5:4 (NVI)4 Así, cuando aparezca el Pastor supremo, ustedes recibirán la inmarcesible corona de gloria. NIV 1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. We represent/work for Jesus Rewards are not our motivation

17 “And as for you, my flock, this is what the Sovereign Lord says to his people: I will judge between one animal of the flock and another, separating the sheep from the goats. 18 Isn’t it enough for you to keep the best of the pastures for yourselves? Must you also trample down the rest? Isn’t it enough for you to drink clear water for yourselves? Must you also muddy the rest with your feet? 19 Why must my flock eat what you have trampled down and drink water you have fouled? 20 “Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I will surely judge between the fat sheep and the scrawny sheep. 21 For you fat sheep pushed and butted and crowded my sick and hungry flock until you scattered them to distant lands. 22 So I will rescue my flock, and they will no longer be abused. I will judge between one animal of the flock and another. 23 And I will set over them one shepherd, my servant David. He will feed them and be a shepherd to them. 24 And I, the Lord, will be their God, and my servant David will be a prince among my people. I, the Lord, have spoken!