That way he imitates Jesus and Jehovah, who show these qualities toward all Christians ​ — including shepherds. ​ — 1 Thessalonians 5: 14; James 2: 13.
(‏ يهوذا ٢٣‏ )‏ وَٱللُّطْفُ ٱلَّذِي يُظْهِرُونَهُ لِلْخَرُوفِ ٱلضَّالِّ قَدْ يُسَهِّلُ عَلَيْهِ لَاحِقًا ٱلْعَوْدَةَ إِلَى ٱلرَّعِيَّةِ .‏ —‏ لوقا ١٥ :‏ ​ ١١ -‏ ٢٤‏ .‏