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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Yes, there are verses that make it very clear we should submit one to another, so I don't think that is what the question on the thread is. It is also obvious that we must submit to those who have "rule" over us, so if a church leader was responsible for church assets like the building then of course you must submit to any rules set out for the use of the building. Likewise it is obvious that we must submit to the Holy Spirit, and to the New Testament.
So the way I read this question and thread is "are church leaders given special authority over the members that non leaders are not given?" If that is the question I would say it is clearly no. If that is not the question then what is the question?
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Guest, I think there is also some authority as to the general direction of the group or church, the stated mission of the group, which guest speakers will be invited, and things like that. In other words, things directly related to the mission and thrust of the group.
But when it comes to the personal lives of members, there is no special authority.