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- 0:00SPEAKER_00: First Peter 5, the flock of God.
- 0:04SPEAKER_00: Now I have something to say to the elders in your group.
- 0:09SPEAKER_00: I am also an elder.
- 0:11SPEAKER_00: I myself have seen Christ's sufferings, and I will share in the glory that will be shown to us.
- 0:18SPEAKER_00: I beg you to take care of the group of people you are responsible for.
- 0:23SPEAKER_00: They're God's flock.
- 0:26SPEAKER_00: Watch over that flock because you want to, not because you are forced to do it.
- 0:33SPEAKER_00: That is how God wants it.
- 0:35SPEAKER_00: Do it because you are happy to serve, not because you want money.
- 0:42SPEAKER_00: Don't be like a ruler over those you are responsible for, but be good examples to them.
- 0:51SPEAKER_00: Then when Christ, the ruling shepherd, comes, you will get a crown, one that will be glorious and never lose its beauty.
- 1:01SPEAKER_00: Young people, I have something to say to you too.
- 1:05SPEAKER_00: You should accept the authority of the elders.
- 1:09SPEAKER_00: You should have a humble attitude in dealing with each other.
- 1:15SPEAKER_00: God is against the proud, but he is kind to the humble.
- 1:21SPEAKER_00: Proverbs three verse thirty four.
- 1:25SPEAKER_00: So be humble under God's powerful hand, then he will lift you up when the right time comes.
- 1:32SPEAKER_00: Give all your worries to him because he cares for you.
- 1:35SPEAKER_00: Control yourselves and be careful.
- 1:38SPEAKER_00: The devil is your enemy, and he goes around like a roaring lion for someone to attack and eat.
- 1:47SPEAKER_00: Refuse to follow the devil.
- 1:50SPEAKER_00: Stand strong in your faith.
- 1:52SPEAKER_00: You know that your brothers and sisters all over the world are having the same sufferings that you have.
- 1:59SPEAKER_00: Yes, you will suffer for a short time, but after that, God will make everything right.
- 2:07SPEAKER_00: He will make you strong, he will support you and keep you from falling.
- 2:13SPEAKER_00: He is the God who gives all grace.
- 2:16SPEAKER_00: He chose you to share in his glory in Christ.
- 2:21SPEAKER_00: That glory will continue forever.
- 2:24SPEAKER_00: All power is his forever.
- 2:28SPEAKER_00: Final greetings.
- 2:30SPEAKER_00: Silas will bring this letter to you.
- 2:33SPEAKER_00: I know that he is a faithful brother in Christ.
- 2:37SPEAKER_00: I wrote this short letter to encourage you.
- 2:40SPEAKER_00: I wanted to tell you that this is the true grace of God.
- 2:45SPEAKER_00: Stand strong in that grace.
- 2:48SPEAKER_00: The church in Babylon sends you greetings.
- 2:51SPEAKER_00: They were chosen just as you were.
- 2:54SPEAKER_00: Mark, my son in Christ, also sends his greetings.
- 2:59SPEAKER_00: Give each other a special greeting of love when you meet.
- 3:03SPEAKER_00: Peace to all of you who are in Christ.