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NASB | Hebrews 13:17 ¶ Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 13:17 ¶ Obey your [spiritual] leaders and submit to them [recognizing their authority over you], for they are keeping watch over your souls and continually guarding your spiritual welfare as those who will give an account [of their stewardship of you]. Let them do this with joy and not with grief and groans, for this would be of no benefit to you. |
Subject: Sumission to authority? |
Bible Note: Searcher, thanks for your thoughts, this is not a major issue of doctrine (thank you Lord) but because of my Pastor's position, unless those who are in a "leadership" role subscribe to it, they cannot serve as a leader in the church - where one would be in a position to influence others. Our Pastor identified the problem (our lack of obedience to his directive)and told us that this was why he had excluded us from a leadership role. I have not discussed our disagreement, but have quietly removed myself from any area where there might be a conflict. The last thing I want to do is cause division! This is a minor issue, yet it has a major impact on our ability to use our gifts in the church. Still struggling and waiting for God to make His will clear, I don't want to leave unless HE tells us to do so! |