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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: Greetings Mommabs! It is difficult to address your question without more detail. But, in general, I would say the following would apply. 1) One should not seperate over doctrine unless that doctrine is a core doctrine. For instance, if a pastor is teaching that Jesus was not God, then I would say that you should leave that church. 2) One should submit to a pastor's authority, if doing so doesn't involve doing something which is unethical or immoral. If you feel comfortable providing a little more detail about your situation, it would help alot! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |