You don’t leave Jesus because of Judas.
That is an excellent response!
Exactly. How was he a “church” leader? He was an independent and headed a para-church organization. I am skeptical about all such organizations because they typically are not accountable to anyone or anything beyond themselves. Often, one or two people are in charge, and nobody questions their authority.
We are members of a Reformed Presbyterian church where the ruling body consists of ordained elders. If you have a problem that is not resolved at the local church level with the body of elders, you can appeal to presbytery, which is the body of elders that oversees churches within its region. If you still are not satisfied, you can then appeal to the General Assembly which oversees the entire denomination.
It is like our republican form of government, and even though it is far from perfect (just like our messed up government), there are ways to hold those in positions of authority accountable for their actions. Nothing is perfect in this life, and every organization consists of sinners, but having a leader who does not have an overseer is a problem.
It is always dangerous to attach too much importance to one individual, no matter how wonderful he seems to be.
Excellent response, will quote in the future.
As Psalms 118:8-9 tells us..."It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes." Jesus said...”I” am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”....not a Pastor, not a Priest not a Church leader.
As Psalms 118:8-9 tells us..."It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes." Jesus said...”I” am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”....not a Pastor, not a Priest not a Church leader.