They have to. If the "vicar of Christ on earth" is wrong, their faith is shattered.
If the church where I worship suddenly had a leader or pastor emerge to started uttering completely un-Biblical tirades, I would leave, and find another place to worship Christ. And my faith in Jesus would not be shaken one iota because some loon fell through the cracks.
Because my faith is not in man, but in Him.
>> And my faith in Jesus would not be shaken one iota because some loon fell through the cracks.
My hope is built on nothing less than JESUS’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on JESUS’ name!
On CHRIST the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand —
all other ground IS sinking sand.