Stumpmaster
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Hi again DNB. I agree with your points that address the topic, but not those that address me personally. Rather than emote with the words grievance or aversion, it would be better to recognise that I am contending earnestly for the faith as per this verse from Jude.I agree with you SM, as far as there are those who implement a hierarchy in order to exalt themselves, in one manner or another.
But, that is so circumstantial and one-sided, that you sound like you just simply have an aversion to leadership?
You really sound one-sided?
My point is that, entirely discounting abuse, even in a small group, some sort of leadership is required as all cannot start discussing anything that they want, indiscriminately, without it requiring a moderator of some sort. Someone has to decide on the topic for the day, or settle a conflict of interest or opinion, or may a call on liturgy or whatever, ....
Simply that.
I have no idea what your apparent grievance is to that, without regressing into the elementary principle of, where there's power, there's a potential for tyranny and abuse?
Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that you should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
I wonder how many assemblies consider themselves to be functioning according to New Testament Scripture but completely ignore or overrule 1 Corinthians 14:29-31 as follows, particularly verse 30:
29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
30 And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should hold his peace.
31 For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
By prophet is simply meant "one who speaks forth in agreement with God's Word".