I do not reserve a right to pick and choose. It is what sets us of the Church of Christ apart from the Reformers. I accept that the Church of Christ formulates the correct theology and teaches the Word of God correctly.
Else, it is the chaos of Protestantism. The Democracy, as some have claimed. I do not believe that the Risen Lord is about diversity and about the agreement of elders. I believe that God has spoken and we must listen.
Augustine ties most of his work back to Scripture. But he has dived into heretical ponds. I pray that you separate the good from the bad.
That would be great if the Church NEVER has EVER made a theological error. The problem is that it has. It was wrong for the Church to have officially stated, with the seal of the Pope, that people can pay to get their friends and relatives out of hell. Also, there are conflicts between Vatican 1 and 2. Finally, assuming the "Church of Christ" formulate correct theology, then everyone else formulates incorrect theology including the Orthodox. I think they would have a problem with that statement.