Do you love me..... feed my sheep

John 21:16
Do you love me..... feed my sheep

This verse has been used to teach on the need to care for the ones whom Jesus our Lord care most deeply about. They include the disadvantaged in our society and those who believe in Him. It is more than doing and taking care of our Lord's sheep, because if we do simply that, we could wear out soon. Underlying this obedience must be a sense of devotion to our Lord. He needs to be our sole focus and so all these things will follow after.

Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep"

John 21:17
Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep"

Jesus asked this of Peter after He asked him the "Do you love me?" questions. Not only was Jesus confirmed Peter's love for Him, He also showed us what the result of our love for Him must be. He does not say whether this is spiritual food, like the Word of God or physical food which implies provision for the poor. Hence we can assume that Jesus means both kinds of food to feed His sheep. This is the result of our being in Christ. It is not about attending ceremonies, traditions or activities. It is primarily concerned with the care of our fellow humans who are also God's children whether they accept it or not.