control. Even when we must discipline the sheep, our concern for them should be care rather than punishment. We are motivated to nurture, not to overpower. Peter’s plea is a call to leadership—servant leadership. Our primary concern is accountability, not authority, because our Chief Shepherd (5:4) may return at any moment. When He returns, we will give an accounting to Him of how well we carried out the stewardship He delegated to us. He is the owner and He will be concerned about the way we treated