Christians are urged: “Remember those who are taking the lead among you,... and as you contemplate how their conduct turns out imitate their faith. ”
(‏ متّیٰ ۲۰ :‏ ۲۵ -‏ ۲۷‏ )‏ هدف پیران مسیحی هنگام انجام وظایفشان خدمت خالصانه به دیگران است .‏