First Post kumbaya

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by kumbaya

I don't agree. There is no "government"- just the body. The feeling of the Body of Christ should be listened to and seriously considered in most, if not every, situation. We're all members of the Body- so why are we following a few men's decisions instead of Christ in us? What is the harm at all in taking a vote? If anything, I feel if you gave people a chance the pray about it- the majority decision would be an even clearer one- right?

There is an administration in the church by a plurality of elders/shepherds and deacons. Never is one man exalted above the others, except for Jesus Christ.