I'm not targeting anyone....I'm responding to the article this thread is based on.
I would prefer that the church and the words of the Apostle align.
My point is that IF there is occasion where they contradict, then the words of the Apostle bear greater weight.
Agreed. The Word of God is Truth and any interpretation challenged with a perceived contradiction must place priority on the Truth as being able to harmonize the perceived contradiction. The perceived contradiction lies in the perception, not in the Truth. Likewise, within the proper body of Christ. There is no need to diminish the Body of Christ by some who would place a denomination first and attempt to claim it as priority over the Mind of Christ which all believers are commanded to have and exhibit. In this fashion, believers with the mind of Christ may occupy many different denominations, possibly with many different gifts, functions, and plans for their lives as predetermined in eternity past by Him.