Longer Catechism (Orthodox) 26.570

Chapter 26 — Part III — The Ten Commandments

Section 570. Q. How does holy Scripture speak of the duty of pastors towards their spiritual flock? A. Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof not by constraint, but willingly, and according to God; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.. 1 Pet. v. 2, 3.