A true pastor who obeys God's word and proclaims every command God has given without leaving out a single word ... Like the true prophet Jeremiah, a true pastor who obeys God's word and proclaims every command God has given without leaving out a single word must continue to faithfully deliver all of God's message, even if there are congregants who, hearing all these words, are tempted to hate and persecute the pastor (Ref.: Jeremiah 23:28; 26:2, 7-9). The true shepherd A true shepherd cannot bear not to deliver the word of the Lord to the flock entrusted to him (Ref.: Jeremiah 20:9). A true servant of the Lord A true servant of the Lord, despite facing ridicule, mockery, shame, insults, and persecution because of God's word, knows that the Lord, who is like a mighty warrior, is with him. Consequently, those who persecute him will not prevail; rather, they will fail and suffer an eternal and unforg...