Awakened to Deliver – The Pastoral Ministry, Day 4: True Shepherd vs. False ShepherdsKey Verse: John 10:12–13 (NASB 2020) – “He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees—and the wolf snatches them and scatters the flock. He flees because he is a hired hand and does not care about the sheep.”Episode Highlights• Jesus contrasts the hired hand with the Good Shepherd—false shepherds abandon, true shepherds protect.• Ezekiel 34:1–10 rebukes leaders who feed themselves instead of the flock.• True shepherds produce fruit of the Spirit; false shepherds reveal works of the flesh (Galatians 5:22–23).• Hardship reveals the heart—true shepherds stand firm, false shepherds flee or exploit.• A true shepherd sacrifices for the flock (John 10:14–15); false shepherds avoid hard truths (2 Timothy 4:3–4).• Outward success doesn’t prove faithfulness—character and doctrine matter more than crowds.• True shepherds guard against wolves, confront false teaching, and defend the flock (1 Samuel 17:34–35).• Some drift from true to false over time—leaders must “pay close attention” to themselves and their teaching (1 Timothy 4:16).• The flock also bears responsibility—support true shepherds, but discern and hold false shepherds accountable.• The safest protection is knowing the Chief Shepherd’s voice (John 10:27).Scripture References• John 10:12–15 – The hired hand vs. the Good Shepherd.• Ezekiel 34:1–10 – God’s rebuke of false shepherds.• Matthew 7:15–20 – False prophets known by their fruit.• Galatians 5:22–23 – Fruit of the Spirit.• 2 Timothy 4:3–4 – Ear-tickling teachers.• Matthew 23 – Outward appearance vs. inward corruption.• 1 Samuel 17:34–35 – David defending the flock.• 1 Timothy 4:16 – Guard life and doctrine.• Hebrews 13:17 – The flock’s responsibility toward leaders.• John 10:27 – Sheep know the Shepherd’s voice.Reflection Questions• How can you discern between true shepherds and false ones?• What fruit have you seen in leaders you follow—Spirit-driven or flesh-driven?• How well do you know the Chief Shepherd’s voice through His Word?Stay ConnectedFor resources, teachings, and ways to partner, visit:👉 Awakened Bible Ministries LinktreeSupport This MinistryThis podcast is listener-supported! You can give through Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, or Patreon—all available at the Linktree.Music Credits• “Paphos” by MountaineerLicensed through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under a Creator License.Call to ActionTrue shepherds lay down their lives for the flock; false shepherds exploit or abandon. Pray for discernment, support those who lead with Christ’s heart, and stay rooted in the voice of the Good Shepherd so you won’t be deceived.

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