1 Peter 5:1-4 

Suffering is a reality at times for the followers of Christ. Jesus sends us into the world as sheep among wolves, but He has left us shepherds for our own protection and guidance. Shepherds are charged to watch over the flock as well as their own motivations. A shepherd who becomes a wolf is devastating to the flock of Christ, but a shepherd who faithfully leads by example will be a safeguard to the church and receive an eternal reward.