At times, shepherds may suggest ways in which an individual can improve in his service to Jehovah. In doing so, wise shepherds imitate the apostle Paul.
وَبِذلِكَ يَتَمَثَّلُ ٱلرُّعَاةُ ٱلْحُكَمَاءُ بِٱلرَّسُولِ بُولُسَ .‏