[1 Peter 5:2] Leaders as shepherds is a theme in the Old Testament prophets. God condemns them when they feed themselves instead of the flock and promises to be their good shepherd, ultimately sending them good shepherds after His own heart who will care for them, feeding the sheep on knowledge and understanding. This word is fulfilled in Jesus and then elders of His church who fulfill Jesus’ command to Peter to feed His sheep. This is how elders show love to Jesus-by fulfilling this command from Jesus to tend His lambs.