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How do we know that ministers should be obeyed?

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Ministers should be obeyed because they are appointed by God to shepherd His people and watch over their souls.

Hebrews 13:17 admonishes believers to obey their leaders because these ministers watch for their souls as those who will give an account to God. This authority is not self-appointed; rather, it is divinely instituted, as these leaders are called to expound God's Word faithfully. Their responsibility involves guiding the congregation through the Scriptures, and obedience to their leadership is a means of submitting to God's sovereign order within the church. When believers respect and obey their ministers, they align themselves with God's design for His church.
Scripture References: Hebrews 13:17

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