The Wild, Wild MidWest - All things Great Lakes Area and Canada

[TLFisher]

Originally Posted by Ohio

You have described the attitude of the common saint -- going with the program, being a yes-man, not having any opinion, submitting to the leadership regardless, being consecrated to the church, faithful in service and attendance, etc. Actually none of this is inherently bad on the part of the saints, rather it is enabling the bad behavior of their leaders. And it is this rotten and abusive behavior of LC leaders which prompts me to write.

Ohio, I think this is true for most brothers and sisters. Wanting to be one in spirit, not expressing an opinion, submitting to the brothers, being consecrated to the church, etc.
Notice I underlined submitting to the brothers. This is with the concept brothers are in responsible positions as elders and deacons, because of their character and because they match the qualifications. In general I have thought the character of a brother I am submitting to is humble, compassionate, patient, impartial, gentle, and having a soft conscience.
Why would there be bad behavior?
Is it because of how deputy authority is taught and practiced there is no consideration to setting boundaries or what character qualifications a elder or co-worker must have?
When you say abusive behavior, that could cover a broad variety. Some examples may including ridicule, shunning, etc. Typically when I think of abusive behavior I tend to think of pride, partiality, and no accountability to the saints.