[Mrs. Don-o]

"Part of that guidance and understanding is seeking others who are brothers."

OK. Yes. But would you deny that "part of that guidance and understanding" is seeking, not just brothers, but "the leaders and teachers appointed by God"?

1 Corinthians 12:28-29
And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues. 29Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

[William Terrell]

But would you deny that "part of that guidance and understanding" is seeking, not just brothers, but "the leaders and teachers appointed by God"?

I'd like to see credentials for the "the leaders and teachers appointed by God". I haven't been impressed so far. Note: that a man or woman, or the organization to which they belong, says they are appointed by God does not impress me.