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What does the Bible say about spiritual authority?

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The Bible teaches that believers should not allow anyone to hold dominion over their faith, as Christ alone is the Master.

The Scriptures make it clear that Christ is the only Master of Christians, as emphasized in Matthew 23:8, where believers are instructed to not refer to anyone as Rabbi. This indicates the importance of private judgment and the responsibility of each individual believer to interpret Scripture without submitting to human authority. While church leaders are to provide guidance as examples of faith, they should not exert dictatorial power over their congregations. All must adhere to the teachings of God's Word rather than the commands of men.
Scripture References: Matthew 23:8-9, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Acts 19:13-20, Ephesians 1:19-23

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Vagabond Jews
Peter L. Meney · Aug 30, 2020
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