But that is exactly what the leadership not only wants but needs over their membership. It is the same with all organizations and institutes but especially when there is a religious aspect as part of it....and we know what power does over time.
There was a reason why Jesus said 'no man can come to the Father except by me'.....and He does not share His position with any man.... ...And also why he said we would 'be free' thru Him alone and no other....He is enough... and He is sufficient for all that we need. We belong to Him not the other way around....though some certainly sound like He's the Genie in their lamp rather than 'King of Glory.'
BTW....Have you ever had a day where you just want so to be one to one with Him, face to face, eye to eye? How can one explain such longing of heart, mind and soul? Makes one feel like David who sought hard after God.....goes deep into ones very soul.
Yes... Lots of those days.