The shepherd is called a watchman for good reason! He can never neglect the safety of his flock, nor be indifferent or reckless concerning their constant need for food and shelter. If he becomes timid and self-preserving, he will run at the first sign of trouble and the sheep are doomed. If he miscalculates the seriousness of his duties and becomes careless or casual, the flock will not be spared.
— Jerry Wragg, Pastor, Theologe und Buchautor
Related Bible passage: JHN.10.11-13
Topics: Church & Congregation, Discipleship
Occasions: For Reflection
Jerry Wragg
Jerry Wragg ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor, Theologe und Buchautor, der seit 2001 die Grace Immanuel Bible Church in Florida leitet und als Präsident des The Expositors Seminary wirkt. Theologisch im reformatorisch-baptistischen Spektrum verortet, betont er die expositorische Predigt sowie strenge Maßstäbe für persönliche Heiligung und geistliche Leiterschaft. Für Bibelleser stehen seine Auslegungen für ein traditionsbewusstes Verständnis von christlicher Jüngerschaft, Seelsorge und pastoraler Verantwortung.
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The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
Tim Keller
The Church is not a cultural club, but the family of Jesus.
Pope Francis
The Bible in the pulpit must never supersede the Bible at home.
John Charles Ryle
In essential unity; in nonessentials liberty; in all this charity.
Rupertus Meldenius
Henry Ward Beecher
Philip Yancey
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
In a congregation, every person must be able to be as their heart truly is.
Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf