Peter enjoins church Elders to tend the flock of God

In 1 Peter 5:2, Peter encourages church elders to "shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness." Therefore, Peter is advising elders to willingly and eagerly take care of the members of the church as a shepherd cares for his flock. He stresses the importance of doing so without being forced or motivated by selfish desires, but rather out of obedience to God.