The ministers of the word, and others who fill responsible positions, as well as the body of the church, need this spirit of humility and contrition. The apostle Peter writes to those who labor in the gospel: "Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."

Ordets tjenere og andre der har ansvarsfulde stillinger, ligesom menighedens legeme behøver ydmyghedens og angerens ånd. Apostlen Peter skriver disse ord til dem der arbejder i evangeliets tjeneste:" Vær hynder for Guds hjord, hos jer, ikke af tvang, men af fri vilje, efter Guds sind, ikke for skammelig vindings skyld men med villigt hjerte; heller ikke som strenge hjerter over menighederne, men som forbilleder for hjorden; og når overhyrden åbenbares, skal I få herlighedens uvisnelige sejrskrans. Ligeså skal I unge underordne jer de ældre og iføre jer alle ydmyghed over for hverandre; thi " Gud står de hovmodige imod, men de ydmyge giver han nåde". Så ydmyg jer da under Guds vældige hånd, så han til sin tid kan ophøje jer. Kast alle jeres bekymringer på ham, thi han har omsorg for jer" 1Pet 5,2-7.