Church Authority?
Some Christian church leaders claim people are being disobedient to God if they do not come under their
authority.
This is the attitude today of men who claim to know God and His will.
With words of fear and condemnation, they try and bring people into their walls, binding them with Bible
verses.
Yet, Christian leaders tell them they are saving their souls.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
It's no wonder Jesus spoke against religious leaders of his day and called them a "brood of vipers!"
Christianity claims to bring understanding, yet often fills its' followers with darkness disguised as truth.
The Holy Spirit (Sacred Breath) speaks to our hearts and guides us. The Holy Spirit (or Spirit of Truth) is
our true leader.
We have no need for men in pulpits, books or doctrines.
God has given us all a great gift of truth:
"...and because you are sons (and daughters), God did send forth the spirit of his son into your hearts
crying, 'Abba Father.' So you are no more a servant, but a son (or daughter) and also an heir of God
through Christ." - Galatians 4:6-7
"For as many are led by the spirit of God, these are the sons (or daughters) of God."
- Romans 8:14
But, men in pulpits and on TV and radio airwaves will tell us we need a church home and leaders to guide
us.
They'll tell us we need Bibles and pastors and elders.
Why do they insist upon leading others? The answer is "control."
They want their followers to believe such as they believe, and to be united in that common belief.
In their minds, if they can further their religious system, why it's proof that God has blessed it.
But, I John 2:20;27 tells us we have no need for human teachers:
"and you have an anointing (Holy Spirit) from the Holy One and know all things.
And the anointing you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone teach you."
Now, I must ask, "Why not trust the Holy Spirit or "God" to teach and lead His us?
Are we afraid that God will mess things up? Are we afraid that He is not fit for leading?
Can those who are looking within be misled by God? Is not God able to save and restore all?
I suspect those who wish to lead others are afraid their religious system will be threatened, if people no
longer flock within their walls for a word from God.
They tell us to trust them as leaders and God, yet they themselves cannot trust God to lead His people!
Hypocrites!
- Louis Charles
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