Whose teachings....The Popes and Vatican?... Well of course I choose not to abide by their teachings and it matters not if I have communion with them. They adhere to traditions of men,.... which Jesus warned us about such men,....and tey then teach others that very thing. So of course I don't adhere to their teacings.
But to Gods teachings....absolutely I pay attention and hear Him. He is very good at letting me clearly when or if our "fellowship" is at risk by something I might say or do. He is faithful that way. This you should know as well.
Any ordained minister who does not ask early and often for divine protection against phariseeism and every sort of spiritual pride is a fool.
In the trial liturgies of the Episcopal Church, they tried to revive an “ancient” custom. The Bishop would ask,”is he worthy?”. The people were supposed to respond, “He is worthy!”. Everybody choked on it.
I suggested to a friend on the commission that they could keep the question if the people were allowed to respond,”No, but he’s the best we could find.”
My idea didn’t catch on either.