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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. |
Bible Question:
How do I recognize my Pastor's authority over me if I cannot agree with everything that He teaches? Am I causing him grief by refusing to accept his interpretation of an area that we differ on? Because he has set certain prerequisites for ministry that I do not agree with, is my voluntary removal from serving akin to submission to his authority? I'm waiting on God for these answers, but if anyone feels led to be His instrument to clarify things, I'd welcome your input! If he is accountable to God for me, would it be best to part company if I can't agree with his teaching? Wouldn't this be profitable for both of us? |
Bible Answer: Submission to authority.......................... There are many questions in your question. A big way to recognize authority is by the attitude you take when discussing your pastor or his views. You can disagree, but acknowledge him and his position without belittling. Are your interpretations different or the application? There is no difficulty with alternate applications. If your interpretations differ, that's another matter. Be patient in this (maybe you already have). There are times when it is best to part, and yes, it could be mutually profitable to both. "How can two walk together unless they agree?" Steve |