Shepherds, Sheep, and Sneaky Lions: How to Stay Humble and Stand Firm

Lessons from 1 Peter 5:1–11 on Leading Well, Letting Go, and Lion-Proof Living

Let me be honest. I started reading 1 Peter 5 thinking it was one of those “leader instructions” passages—you know, the ones we skim because “that’s for pastors.” But oh no. This one snuck up on me like a holy ambush.

Turns out, Peter’s not just calling out the elders to shepherd with humility—he’s showing all of us how to suit up in humility, resist spi…