It befalls to the spiritual leader not to give way to self-pride by the fact of his leadership, or else he would shift himself from the blessing of the saints to the rule of Satan. He has to keep in mind that caring for the group comes up to enslave himself for them in the same way as serving the wounded ones and cleaning their infected wounds. He has to search for the appropriate remedy to heal their sickness and insure their security, remembering the saying of the apostle that he will be accounted for each of them as the Lord said, “Whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant,” (Mat 20: 27). As the greatest among the brothers are servants at the service of the body, so should all share with them without any pride, knowing that through humility, the greater serves the younger, as our Savior has given us the example.
Thank you! My husband and I were just speaking about this yesterday and how it applies in every aspect of our lives and in every relationship. In marriage, children, and at work. Whomever you are in Authority over, you shall be their servant and have to answer to God for the shepherding of their soul. I know in this, you speak to those in the leadership of the church, but in some ways it applies to us all.