Zec 11:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : The foolish shepherd brings a curse on himself. God says, Woe to the idol-shepherd (Zechariah 11:17 ). He is like an idol: he looks important but does nothing to help. He leaves the flock when they need him most. Because he did not use his power to help, God’s judgment will fall on him. His arm will dry up, and his right eye will go blind. He will lose his strength and the ability to see danger. God pronounces a curse on the foolish, worthless shepherd who abandons the flock. False leaders will be judged for failing to care for God’s people. This is like when Jesus said, I have come that those who see may be made blind (John 9:39 ). If leaders do not use their gifts to help others, they will lose those gifts. Those who should have watched over the people, but did nothing, will be punished by God.

‏ Zechariah 11:17

v. 17: The foolish shepherd brings a curse on himself. God says, Woe to the idol-shepherd (Zechariah 11:17 ^a). He is like an idol: he looks important but does nothing to help. He leaves the flock when they need him most. Because he did not use his power to help, God’s judgment will fall on him. His arm will dry up, and his right eye will go blind. He will lose his strength and the ability to see danger. God pronounces a curse on the foolish, worthless shepherd who abandons the flock. False leaders will be judged for failing to care for God’s people. This is like when Jesus said, I have come that those who see may be made blind (John 9:39 ^b). If leaders do not use their gifts to help others, they will lose those gifts. Those who should have watched over the people, but did nothing, will be punished by God.