After portraying the image of good leadership in verses 4-14, God uses Zechariah to point to a future leader who would neglect his flock in the closing verses 15-17. The prophet is asked to play the role of a foolish shepherd. One that “will not care for the perishing, seek the scattered, heal the broken, or sustain the one standing, but will devour the flesh of the fat sheep and tear off their hoofs.”
This portrayal of the foolish shepherd represents a future self-absorbed, self-aggrandizing, and exploiting leadership that will take advantage of the people and lead them astray. It’s a stark reminder that the people’s preference for this kind of leadership is a choice they make, a choice that has consequences. And He will grant it to them by way of His punishment.
Zechariah 11 depicts a period of judgment and rejection, where the people and their leaders must face consequences for forsaking God. It serves as a profound warning about the dangers of rejecting divine guidance and the consequences of corrupt leadership.
These verses remind us of the severe consequences that can arise from forsaking divine guidance and succumbing to corrupt leadership. They underscore the importance of staying true to our spiritual values and the potential repercussions of straying from them. We must heed the warnings and remain steadfast in following the path of righteousness. Deviating from it will lead to undesired outcomes.
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