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Originally Posted by Freedom
Really any teacher or leader is in danger of producing followers, and they don't have to even try. People are bound to follow those who they find to be helpful.
Like I mentioned before, I don't think that the following of a leader immediately creates a problem, it just increases the likelihood of there being a problem down the road.
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The Head has given to the body both leaders and supporters (followers.) When all are connected to the Head, it is wonderfully fruitful and beneficial, giving glory to the Father. Many congregations begin this way, but unfortunately the leaders begin to build monuments to themselves and the supporters stick around way too long, bribing their conscience that they are being "fed" by their pastor. I think every church needs a plaque prominently displayed, that leaders shall not "rule like the Gentiles."