Title: Being Elder Led
Text: I Peter 5:1-5
FCF: We often struggle leading and being led within the church.
Prop: Because God’s judgment begins with His own house, we must be sure we submit to God’s design for the oversight of His house.
Scripture Intro:
[Slide 1] Turn in your bible to I Peter 5.
Last week, Peter revealed that the fire of God’s judgement does not skip His own people. In fact, God’s people are first to be refined by that fire in this life. The good news is, that those who are truly in Christ, those who have true faith, will endure through such trial and participate in the glory of Christ when He comes back.
Today, because of our chapter divisions, with a cursory reading we may assume that Peter changes the subject. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Peter continues on this same theme as he moves ever closer to the end of his first letter.
So let’s read I Peter 5:1-5. I’ll be reading from the NET which you can follow in the pew bible on page 1367 or in whatever version you have.
Transition:
Much to look at and do this morning, so let’s get right to it!
I.) Because the judgment begins with God’s house, elders must humbly exercise servant leadership toward the church. (1-4)
a. [Slide 2] 1 – So as your fellow elder
i. The word “so” connects chapter 5 with what Peter just said.
ii. Just like God will judge all men but begin with the house of God, so Peter will address the whole congregation but begin with its leaders.
iii. What does Peter mean by calling himself an Elder?
iv. Is this modesty?
v. Perhaps a little. However, we can clearly see that Peter is identifying with the leaders of the churches to which he is writing.
vi. He is coming to them not as an apostle only – but a fellow church leader. One who knows them and those for whom they care.
b. [Slide 3] And witness of Christ’s sufferings
i. This little phrase does two things.
1. It points to Peter’s apostleship. He saw Christ’s sufferings. But how does that identify him with the Elders there? Did they all see Christ’s sufferings too?
2. Indirectly yes. As Peter has been saying up to this point, to suffer for Christ’s name is to share in Christ’s sufferings. The Elders of the churches to which Peter is writing, have seen their people suffer for Christ’s name. They too have no doubt suffered for Christ’s name. In this, they have seen indirectly, the sufferings of Christ.
ii. So, Peter identifies with the audience not only as a fellow Elder but one who has seen the sufferings of Christ.
c. [Slide 4] And as one who shares in the glory that will be revealed,
i. But to have seen and shared in the sufferings of Christ – as Peter has said in this very letter – is to rejoice also in sharing in the glory of Christ.
ii. Such union with Christ means that we too will be glorified with Christ.
iii. Peter himself has endured suffering for the name of Christ. Indeed, in Acts he was beaten and imprisoned many times for preaching in the name of Christ.
iv. Because he is just like the Elders there, Peter can move to command them.
d. [Slide 5] I urge the elders among you:
i. Why the Elders?
ii. Elders are the spiritual leaders of the church. They watch for the souls of each member.
iii. Where the Elders go the congregation will follow. A church can only be as spiritually mature and obedient as their shepherds are.
iv. They have been – as Titus says – entrusted with the household of God. They are sheep still yes – but they are stewards and caretakers. They wear the shepherd’s robes.
v. That is why Peter commands…
e. [Slide 6] 2 – Give a shepherd’s care
i. Elders are not the chief Shepherd, that is abundantly true.
ii. But Elders are shepherds nonetheless.
iii. This is not a foreign concept in the 1st century ancient near east. Oftentimes, all the flocks of a farmer could not be watched by one shepherd. And so, the chief shepherd would appoint under shepherds to go and watch the flocks. Those under shepherds bore the authority and responsibility to shepherd the same way the chief shepherd would.
iv. But giving a shepherd’s care is an obvious spiritual metaphor.
v. Meaning of course that we should not emphasize an Elder’s physical care of the flock, but rather his spiritual care.
vi. When we analyze the role of the Elder and even church leaders in general like the apostles – priority is put not on the physical care of the body, but rather the spiritual care. The apostles purposefully gave up the duty of feeding widows so that they could focus on praying and the ministry of the Word.
vii. So also, an Elder is to be focused on spiritually guiding, feeding, tending, and protecting… who?
f. [Slide 7] to God’s flock among you
i. Two very important teachings in this phrase.
ii. First, is that the flock they are to shepherd is God’s. Although they are performing the duty of a shepherd, ultimately, they do not own the flock.
iii. Second, not only do they not own the flock of God, but this flock is “among” them. Even though they wear the shepherd’s robes they are a sheep as well.
iv. As Peter continues, he plays jump rope with this paradoxical relationship between the Elders and the church.
v. Already he’s suggested that they give shepherds care to the flock
vi. But then immediately reminds them that they are not the shepherd and are in fact one of the sheep.
vii. Now he swings back the other way and qualifies or further explains the duty of giving shepherds care. What is meant by giving spiritual shepherd’s care?
g. [Slide 8] Exercising oversight
i. This is a compound word meaning to inspect, mark, or watch and the prefix means around or over.
ii. From this we get the verb to look around, to inspect, or oversee.
iii. And so, we see that the primary application of giving a shepherd’s spiritual care is to exercise oversight. To watch over.
iv. Some have suggested, and with good reason, that this word does not communicate authority.
v. On its own I would actually agree with that. The word in and of itself does not communicate authority but responsibility.
vi. Because he is speaking to Elders directly, it seems appropriate for Peter to emphasize the responsibility of their oversight rather than their authority.
vii. They are responsible within giving a shepherd’s care, to spiritually oversee, protect, guide, feed, and provide for the flock of God.
viii. But to use this word to suggest that Elders do not actually have any authority is self-defeating for several reasons. Two of which are drawn from this very text.
1. Peter is going to go on to qualify exactly what he means by exercising oversight. If Peter simply means that they are responsible to watch out for the church without any authority to make decisions, then some of these qualifiers do not make any sense at all.
2. Peter goes on to speak to the congregation and their response to this oversight. If it is simply responsibility, the church isn’t to treat it that way. We’ll get to that.
3. From other scriptures, to conclude that oversight is raw responsibility, would be to undermine the responsibility of other believers to do the same for one another. Do other believers not have a responsibility to spiritually care for others?
4. Finally, If God gave only responsibility to Elders with no authority to accomplish such a task – not only would that be breaking how He normally operates in Scripture with prophets, priests, and kings – but it would also leave any Elder foolish enough to accept such a responsibility, hopelessly incapable of the task.
ix. All that to say, oversight certainly means responsibility! But responsibility from God never comes without authority. And with that given authority Peter wishes to caution these Elders.
h. [Slide 9] Not merely as a duty
i. Not by compulsion or not by constraint.
ii. The NET here interprets this as no mere duty which captures some of the force – but maybe adds too much.
iii. Simply put, this office, this authority, this responsibility ought to not be entered into by the will of anyone except…
i. [Slide 10] But willingly under God’s direction
i. The Elder in question must be willing
ii. And his willingness to enter into this role out to be according to, or under the direction of, God’s will.
iii. God alone calls and qualifies the men who are to be Elders of a church. If they are unwilling, they ought not be forced to serve or feel compelled to serve.
iv. Such a man wielding authority and responsibility for the souls of God’s people would wreak havoc on the church.
j. [Slide 11] Not for shameful profit
i. A person taking an Elder’s position wields influence and authority over those who are under his charge.
ii. In this we see that oversight must include some authority, otherwise how could an Elder ever have the opportunity to take money from the coffers of the sheep?
iii. Why are so many cult leaders wealthy? Why are prosperity gospel teachers wealthy? Because they use their authority to easily fleece the sheep.
iv. But Peter says that an Elder ought not consider his office of responsibility and authority to be a means to become wealthy and amass great riches.
k. [Slide 12] But eagerly
i. With cheerfulness, with eagerness, and readily.
ii. How does this counter the previous point?
iii. Perhaps left between the lines – Peter suggests that an Elder will pay out far more than he takes in.
iv. That an Elder who truly gives a shepherd’s spiritual care and exercises proper oversight will recognize that heartache, challenge, confrontation, struggle, pain, persecution and stress are sure to follow that exercised authority and responsibility.
v. Nevertheless, he takes on these challenges willingly and cheerfully for the glory of God and the sake of his brothers and sisters in Christ, knowing that he may lose a great deal of earthy things to do so.
l. [Slide 13] 3 – And do not lord it over those entrusted to you,
i. I love the counter balance that these next two qualifiers have.
ii. To lord over means to exercise dominion over or to subjugate.
iii. It means to enslave.
iv. If oversight was only and purely responsibility for the spiritual care of the church, such a command would not be necessary.
v. How could you enslave or dominate someone with your responsibility to care for them?
vi. You could potentially guilt trip them – “hey man do you want me to be judged of God? C’mon!”
vii. But aside from that – if oversight was purely responsibility, you could never dominate someone.
viii. This means that there is inherent, given, authority from God to the Elders. They are not only responsible for the spiritual care and well-being of the church – but they exercise the appropriate amount of authority to see that done… however… the church does not exist to serve them.
ix. Rather the Elders exist to serve the church to the glory of God.
x. God has trusted Elders with His people for their spiritual good. This MUST include authority over them and it is because of that included authority and stewardship that God warns them through Peter - that authority must not be abused.
m. [Slide 14] But be examples to the flock
i. This expression means to set the template. It means to be a pattern.
ii. The Elders are to be a guide to the congregation for how to believe, live, think, speak, and worship. They are the template to follow. They ought to be following Christ so much that they can say to the church- follow me.
iii. If exercising oversight was only about authority, such a command would not make sense. How many in power say do as I say not as I do? How many politicians set up mask mandates and never wore masks?
iv. You don’t need to be an example if all you have is authority. You simply need to bark orders.
v. This is why we call this form of church government “Elder LED”. All authority falls on the Elders – but so does all responsibility. That is the difference between lording and leading.
vi. So, my friends, oversight includes responsibility. So much so, that far from lording – an Elder must demonstrate to the congregation, even if it costs him much, what it means to follow Christ.
vii. After all this – I feel I must ask this question…
viii. Why would a man do this willingly?
n. [Slide 15] 4 – Then when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that never fades away.
i. When the chief shepherd, for whom they are but stewards, appears to take His flock back – those who exercised this kind of oversight will be rewarded.
ii. But what is this reward?
iii. Rather than assuming this is a special reward for Elders, I think it is best to interpret this as the New Kingdom or eternal life.
iv. But here is the snag. How is it that an Elder when exercising Christ-like oversight, gets the same reward as anyone who is simply a believer?
1. There is no greater reward to be given than to inherit the same glory Christ has.
2. Exercising oversight in this way is one more test of the genuineness of someone’s salvation.
v. In other words – if an Elder does not exercise oversight like this – not only is he unqualified to be an Elder – but his entire identity in Christ is brought into question.
vi. The calling for an Elder must be from God because there are no additional rewards for this call beyond that which is given to all of God’s people – and there are a great many more responsibilities and dangers inherently received by taking such a call.
vii. Why would anyone want such a call?
viii. Why indeed, unless the Lord has called them to it.
o. [Slide 16] Passage Truth: Peter reminds his audience that the greatest reward is passing through the fire and coming into the glory of Christ on the other side. Elders prove that they will pass through this fire when they give the Chief Shepherd’s care exercising appropriate oversight of His flock.
p. [Slide 17] Passage Application: So, the Elders to which Peter writes must Shepherd like Christ. They must humbly serve the church wielding the authority and responsibility of Christ toward His people as He would. They must serve purely and faithfully.
q. [Slide 18] Broader Biblical Truth: In our society when we get more responsibilities what do we expect in return? More privileges, right? When a boss hands you a list of new duties, what do you generally expect to receive as well? A raise, right? God’s Kingdom doesn’t operate that way. To those whom God gives much, He rewards much. To those whom God gives little, He rewards much. Think of the parable of the farm workers. Remember from Matthew 20? Jesus tells a story about a farmer who goes out early in the morning and hires someone to work in his vineyard. He agrees to pay the worker a day’s wage. But at various stages throughout the work day, the farmer goes out and hires new workers promising them that he would pay them a fair price. At the end of the day, the farmer pays each man who worked for him, a day’s wage. Because that is what all of them needed. Dwelling with the Lord is what all of us need. And if we have been saved for many years, suffer under great persecution, serve in heartache as Elders, and work tirelessly for God’s Kingdom or if we come to saving faith on our deathbed – the reward is the same. Why? Because it is Christ’s reward. And we are bound to Him. So, Peter subtly tells Elders, do not work for the reward – work for the Chief Shepherd.
r. [Slide 19] Broader Biblical Application: So, to these men today, who will become the Elders of our church, and to myself as the only current Elder – guys we must give Christ’s Shepherd care to these folks here at CBC. We must exercise proper oversight over them. Not for gain, not for power, not because we feel like we have to, not to get our way – but to serve, to be an example, and because God has stoked the flame of our love for Him and for them. This kind of oversight is the only kind we may exercise if indeed we expect the Chief Shepherd to be pleased when he arrives. And I daresay that there are a great number of Pastors today who will not only be rejected this crown when the chief shepherd arrives – but will be denied entry into His fields and lands too. As an expression of the true faith within us men – we must shepherd these people and exercise this oversight over them.
Transition:
[Slide 20 (blank)] But what about the rest of the church? What is their corollary to this teaching?
II.) Because the judgment begins with God’s house, the church must humbly submit to its Elders and to one another. (5)
a. [Slide 21] 5 – In the same way
i. In what way?
ii. In the way that anticipates the judgement of the living and the dead.
iii. In the way that anticipates the culmination of all things.
iv. In a way that anticipates the judgment that is beginning.
v. In the way that anticipates the coming of the chief Shepherd.
vi. In the way that is sure to pass through this judgement…
b. [Slide 22] You who are younger
i. What is meant here by younger? Younger than who?
ii. In this context it is clear that younger here means younger than the Elders. And that it is not referring to age, but to spiritual maturity.
1. In II Timothy 2, this word is used to describe passions from which Timothy must flee. Youthful passions. We would not conclude there that they were young passions as in they are new passions. Rather we would say they were passions borne of immaturity.
2. And since this word is a comparative adjective meaning more immature than the Elders, I think we can conclude that those in question are not immature spiritually but are comparatively less mature than the Elders.
iii. What that boils down to- and what Peter surely means, is the church.
iv. So, desiring to be pleasing to the Chief shepherd when he arrives, the rest of the church, whom the Elders are shepherding and overseeing, are to what?
c. [Slide 23] Be subject to the elders.
i. The church is to be subject to the Elders.
ii. They are to submit willingly to the authority and responsibility the Elders have to care for their souls.
iii. We’ve addressed this in the past, so I won’t go too deep into it today. But certainly, abuse happens in churches. Either Elders do not exercise appropriate oversight or the congregation is not submissive or both.
iv. The bottom line is this though– no matter what is said or done – you must submit to your Elders.
v. But what if they are not being Godly Elders?
vi. Friends if they are not being godly Elders – what are you still doing at that church?
vii. To not submit to an Elder – is to leave the church.
viii. See. Peter firmly says, without qualifiers, “church, submit to your Elders.”
ix. If God has qualified and called them – He is also calling you to submit to them.
d. [Slide 24] And all of you
i. Peter broadens now to encompass the whole of his audience once again.
ii. He first had a command for the Elders in their relationship to the church among them.
iii. Then he had a command for the church itself.
iv. Now he will share the core of both of these commands to the whole assembly.
e. [Slide 25] Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another,
i. Wear humility.
ii. Put on the robes of a servant toward one another.
iii. Be submissive to each other.
iv. The core of the command to the Elders, to give shepherds care exercising appropriate oversight and the core of the command to the church to submit to their Elders, is all about humility toward one another.
v. It is a relationship of mutual love, trust, care, submission, and kindness.
vi. It is a relationship forged by God Himself.
vii. What is the backbone of such a command to all of them?
f. [Slide 26] Because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
i. This is a quote from Prov 3:34 and James also uses it in his letter in chapter 4 verse 6.
ii. This verse is the gospel my friends.
iii. Those who are humble are those to whom God continues to give grace.
iv. Those who are proud are those to whom God opposes.
v. Do you understand what truth Peter is giving?
vi. Again – it goes back to the nature of those who are truly believers.
vii. Just as an Elder obeying his command is simply evidence that His faith is genuine, so also to the church as whole, their faith is proven genuine, when they are clothed with humility toward one another.
viii. He is calling them to be humble with one another as an evidence of their genuine faith.
g. [Slide 27] Passage Truth: Peter reminds his audience again that the reward for God’s people is coming through His judgment into the glory of Christ. And one way to know that someone is favored of God and not opposed by God, is that they are humble.
h. [Slide 28] Passage Application: So, all of God’s church must clothe themselves with humility. One specific expression of that humility is for those who are less spiritually mature than the Elders, to submit to their care and oversight.
i. [Slide 29] Broader Biblical Truth: From all of scripture we see that humility is a core tenant of the Christian faith. Its opposite is something that God consistently judges. We’ve seen it in the nation of Israel during foundations, and we continue to see it throughout the New Testament and the history of the church. God judges the proud but gives grace to the humble. His people are a humble people.
j. [Slide 30] Broader Biblical Application: So CBC, you must hear and heed what your Elders say for they are the ones whom God has appointed to watch over your souls. And they are the ones who will be judged first, receiving the same reward that you do for being in Christ. You must follow their example as they follow Christ. You must submit to their shepherding and oversight in a spirit of humility.
Conclusion:
[Slide 31(blank)] Peter has been building this theme of coming judgment throughout all of chapter 4. It is with that backdrop, knowing that this judgment starts with God’s people, but also knowing that God’s people will make it through to the other side, Peter begins with the Elders and finishes with the church. If only the righteous make it through by God’s gift of grace and faith – then how do they know that they are part of His house? For Elders, they are humble servant leaders. For the church, they humbly submit to their Elders.
If we are this kind of church, then we are certainly part of God’s house and will pass on to the day when the Chief Shepherd arrives to transpose us to glory.
So, CBC, what must we do with such a text this morning?
My friends, it was not by tedious design, but by providence of God that we have studied this passage the same day in which we will receive our first Elders.
So, we are afforded the unique opportunity to apply directly what we have learned today.
And as Peter did, let me start with those who would be our Elders.
Can I ask all perspective Elders to come to the front and face the congregation with me?
After approving the Eldership Transition Protocol on October 24th 2021, we have followed every step laid out in that document to the letter. Today I draw your attention to one specific statement in that approved document.
We resolve to receive the qualified perspective Elders into their office over Columbus Baptist Church on April 10, 2022.
Since we have voted as a congregation to receive these men into their office on this date, and since there have been no sustained objections to each man’s qualifications, we should now move to continue with the wishes of the congregation by receiving these men to join me as Elders.
However, given the weight of such an event and for the sake of the congregation, it seems fitting for us to make a covenant with one another. We have often compared the relationship between Elders and the Church to how God has set up a marriage to operate. Christ is to the church as a husband is to His wife. The church is to Christ as a wife is to her husband. And God has given the role of under shepherd to those whom He has called and qualified for the role of Elder. He has given such men the responsibility and authority to care for the flock of God until the Chief Shepherd returns.
Therefore, it is fitting that like a wedding where husbands and wives make a covenant with one another and with God, that today these men and I make a covenant with the congregation and the congregation with us. As we make this covenant with you, and as you make the covenant with us, I’d ask that you stand along with us since we are all but sheep in the flock of our Lord.
[Slide 32] To the Perspective Elders and myself.
1.) The first question is a blanket doctrinal question designed to keep this time from being unnecessarily long for the congregation. I have drawn up a short doctrinal confession of the Elders, which I hope each member of the congregation was able to grab on the way in today. If not, be sure to grab a copy on the way out. Men, I will ask the question and we can say “I DO” together. Do you affirm each point of the Doctrinal confession of which you received a copy ahead of time?
2.) Do you affirm that the only rule for faith and practice for Columbus Baptist Church is the inerrant Word of God?
3.) Do you affirm that the chief end of man is to glorify God?
4.) Do you affirm that our only hope in life and death is that you are not your own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to your Savior Jesus Christ?
5.) Do you affirm that there are three persons in one true and living God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and that they are the same in substance, equal in power and glory?
6.) Do you affirm that God’s law requires personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; to love Him with all you are, to love your neighbor as you already love yourself; and that what God forbids should never be done and what God commands should always be done?
7.) Do you affirm that since the fall no mere human has been able to keep the law of God perfectly, but consistently breaks it in thought, word, and deed?
8.) Do you affirm that the purpose of the law is to teach God’s holy nature, His will, and your sinful nature and the disobedience of your heart and thus your need of a Savior, and now as a child of God the law teaches you and exhorts you to live a life imitating your Savior?
9.) Do you affirm that God will not allow disobedience and idolatry to go unpunished but since every sin is against His sovereignty, holiness, goodness, and righteous law, that God is righteously angry with your sins and will punish them in this life and the next?
10.) Do you affirm that the only way to escape God’s just punishment and satisfy His justice is by God alone acting in mere mercy and abundant grace to deliver you from sin and its punishment by a Redeemer?
11.) Do you affirm that the only Redeemer is the Eternal Son of God who became man and died, delivering you from the power and penalty of sin and bringing you back to God; and that by His substitutionary atoning death on the cross He alone redeems you from hell and gains for you forgiveness of all your sin, imputes His perfect righteousness to you, and grants to you everlasting life?
12.) Do you affirm that Christ resurrected from the dead, ascended into glory, is seated at the right hand of God, is your Great High Priest advocating before the Father on your behalf, is King of Kings and Lord of Lords, is the very Word of God, and is coming again to judge the living and the dead?
13.) Do you affirm that at the day of judgment only those who are elected by God and united to Christ by faith will enter into eternal life?
14.) Do you affirm that at the day of judgment those not united to Christ by faith will be cast out from the favorable presence of God into hell to be justly punished forever for their sin?
15.) Do you affirm that since you are redeemed by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone that your faith, as with all other gifts of God, comes to you from the Holy Spirit?
The next two questions are open questions which each man has prepared an answer for ahead of time.
16.) If you are redeemed by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, what role do good works play after you have been redeemed?
17.) Have you received from the Spirit saving faith in Christ and if so, how do you know?
The last several questions are promises that the Elders are making to the congregation. Once again, I’ll ask the question and we can say “I Do” together.
18.) Do you affirm the statement of faith of Columbus Baptist Church in the newest revision of the Constitution to be implemented this day upon the reception of the Elders?
19.) Do you agree to abide by this same constitution of Columbus Baptist Church?
20.) Do you agree to submit to your fellow Elders?
21.) Do you seek the office of Elder because the Lord has clearly directed you to this calling out of a sincere love for Him and His church and a passionate desire to give Him glory and not because of compulsion or some baser desire?
22.) Do you agree to be zealous in the disbursement of your duties as an Elder; to promote the truths of the gospel, the purity and unity of the church in the love of Christ; and to do so even should threat of persecution or opposition arise to hinder you?
23.) Do you agree to lovingly and patiently disciple the members of Columbus Baptist Church to grow in the knowledge of Christ and be conformed to Him?
24.) Do you agree to lovingly and patiently listen to, admonish, rebuke, correct, instruct, pray for, and lead the members of Columbus Baptist Church?
25.) Do you agree that at any time during your tenure as an Elder if the answer to the aforementioned questions would become radically different than you have confessed today, that you will, of your own volition, notify all other Elders of this change and submit to their guidance in response?
26.) Do you agree now to take upon yourself all the responsibilities laid upon an Elder as revealed in Scripture, many of which are contained in the Constitution of Columbus Baptist Church?
[Slide 33] In light of all these covenant obligations to which we have agreed, I would like to ask the members of Columbus Baptist Church to make a covenant with us. Please respond with “We Do” as your answer to the following questions.
1.) Members of Columbus Baptist Church, having had adequate time to observe each of these men, having made all concerns over qualifications known to the appointing body, having heard their confession to doctrinal truth, having seen their eagerness to make a covenant of loving servant leadership with you, and in accordance with our approved Eldership Transition Protocol, do you acknowledge God’s provision of these Elders and therefore receive each one as an Elder to give you a shepherd’s care and exercise oversight over you?
2.) Do you endeavor to make every effort to love, pray for, submit to, and humbly work together with each of these men, that by the grace of God and for His glory, we may accomplish the mission of this church?
Having made such agreement with one another, in the presence of God and witnesses who are not yet members of this church, I read now from our approved Eldership Transition Protocol…
We resolve that upon receiving these Elders over us, that the newest revision of the Constitution of Columbus Baptist Church shall be implemented and our current Deacon Board shall immediately be dissolved.
At this time the deacon board is dissolved and the newest revision is now our current Constitution.
Let me pray.
Let’s all join together holding hands with one another. No one without a hand being held.
Someone start us on the song “Oh How He Loves You And Me”