Eldership

[aron]

Originally Posted by KSA

... those who are afraid of strong church ties, close relationship with other Christians and being under the authority of leadership are those who were either spiritually abused, or are introvert in their disposition and don't generally like to be around people. It is a serious spiritual problem that must be dealt with. It is especially dangerous when a theological basis is developed to support that kind of attitude.

I agree. My point is on the institutionalizing of relationships in the fellowship. This leads to abuses, and obedience to "the office" rather than to the Lord. We have seen too many instances of this in the LC's, not to mention in christian history.

I recall the statement, "Philip Lee is the Office", for example. Remember that one?

Also see the thread "Letter from Romania". There, the "Office" is synonymous with "the feeling in the Body".

I am on very good terms with people in institutionalized christianity. Some of them, who don't like each other, think I am on too good terms with "the other party". But anyone who tries to flex thier institutional muscle on me, offering a few flimsy verses to basically say, Because I'm boss and I said so, finds me suddenly uncooperative.