Subject: Question on spiritual covering? |
Bible Note: There, a church probably has one of three governments; pastor-rule, elder-rule and congregation-rule ... or some combination. They all use Scripture to support their type of rule. It is a minor point. Whatever the consitution of the church says, we must all follow, including Shannon. Peter does warn the leaders not to lord over the people, as you have stated. However, they are overseers and shepherds (vs 2). Those that they oversee must submit, else everyone could do what is right in his own eyes. The shepherd directs the sheep. This is supported by verse 5, where the young men are to be submissive ... 2:13-3:6 also gives this idea, as well as Hebrews 13:17. Steve 1Peter 5:1-4 |