A principle is bound by the acts of his agent. IF however the agent abuses his position, bad stuff gonna happen. But, as I have said, while to outsiders it may appear that we trust in men, what we trust is that God will guide certain men.
In this case, the agent is bound to the actions of the Principle. One cannot claim the authority of God without certain proof. Thus, "ye will know them by their fruits" (that doesn't mean there are gay people involved! ).
IF however the agent abuses his position, bad stuff gonna happen. But, as I have said, while to outsiders it may appear that we trust in men, what we trust is that God will guide certain men.
That, I will submit, is the very same thinking which bound people to the Pharisees. I see *no* creed or confession as being "the one and only" anything... There IS a "one and only," but it ain't found in such a thing.
The Temple of Yahweh, with it's anointed succession, was TWICE corrupted to the point of destruction. It should be a lesson.
Doesn’t sound like that trust worked out very well for a lot of altar boys.