Alexander Strauch, Leading With Love, Lewis and Roth, 2006, p. 82.
Love bears up under the heavy load of life’s problems and sufferings. It holds steadfast and remains strong despite opposition, deprivation, and hard work. Love is courageous. It can carry enormous weight; thus loving leaders have an amazing ability to endure all sorts of suffering and frustration for the sake of others and the gospel (1
Corinthians 9:12). This is a trait of all good shepherds (Genesis 31:38-40). They persevere and do not give up easily or fall apart under pressure.
Alexander Strauch, Leading With Love, Lewis and Roth, 2006, p. 82.