12: 13. What will help an elder to “consider ” those in his care? The older men in the congregation are exhorted to ‘ shepherd the flock of God in their care, ’ doing so willingly and eagerly.
وَٱلشَّيْءُ ٱلْأَسْوَأُ ٱلَّذِي يُمْكِنُ أَنْ يَفْعَلَهُ ٱلْمَرْءُ هُوَ أَنْ يَرُدَّ بِكَلِمَاتٍ أَوْ أَعْمَالٍ شِرِّيرَةٍ » .‏