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The Good Sheep
Brian Mashburn
October 2, 2005
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Am I A Good Sheep?
Do I pray for the well being of my shepherds?
Do I listen to and respond to their voice?
Do I follow them where they lead?
Do I know my shepherds hearts?
Do I tell my shepherds often of my spiritual successes?
Do I watch how they live in order to imitate them?
Do I humbly let them know when I am in spiritual need?
Do I put into practice what I have heard from them?
Do I consider it more blessed to give to my shepherd's than to receive from them?
Do I avoid being scattered from the rest of the flock?
Do I turn from wickedness whenever it approaches?
Do I "lie down" in the green pastures my shepherds lead me to?
Do I consider the outcome of their lives in Christ and imitate their faith?
Do I serve the weak sheep around me?
Am I a faithful steward of what is put in my charge?
Am I peaceful, joyful, and righteous in all circumstances?
Do I understand a shepherd's authority over me?
Do I hold my shepherds in highest regard simply because of the work that is required of them?
Do I warn the idle and encourage the timid?
Am I patient with everyone?
Am I kind to all the flock and everyone else in life?
Do I obey them for purpose of making their work a joy?
If you are finding yourself answering 'yes' to these kinds of questions, then the answer to question posed in the title of this article is...
Yes.