Jeremiah 3:15 I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Now this is an amazing thought for a shepherd looking after his or her flock. We assume that food and water and a safe shelter go along with the job description. But God assumes that the shepherds of his beloved people will teach them as well. Knowledge and understanding are right up there with food and water. The shepherd must be a teacher.