Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 12, Chapter 10, Text 29

SB 12.10.29

dharmam grahayitum prayah
 pravaktaras ca dehinam
acaranty anumodante
 kriyamanam stuvanti ca
 
Translation: 
 
Generally it is to induce embodied souls to accept religious principles that the authorized teachers of religion exhibit ideal behavior while encouraging and praising the proper behavior of others.
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 12, Chapter 10, Text 28
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 12, Chapter 10, Text 30