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Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

I have personal experiences from individuals who were consumed by the thought they were the "head" on the congregation. I understand leadership, but leadership in some individuals can bypass what little Holy Ghost they may of once had. They see themselves as the Apostle Peter, and everyone else in Ananias and Sapphira or Absalom. If you were for some reason to take you and family to a church exhibiting the traits I speak of, you would have to have everything you believed scanned by the head preacher. Meaning, you wouldn't be able to answer questions of saints without having them pass the minister in charge.

Imagine having an 18 year old pastor telling you about book, chapter, and verse on a subject? A subject they haven't even studied in length to the degree you have? I understand respect for an office, like a police officer is given respect for his office. But when the office is tested and they become a bad cop, they are dealt with. Same goes for the preacher, if he proves himself to be a bad tree, we are not to keep eating the fruit. Wait until the Lord guides you out of the situation. Yes, the Lord will lead you out, when you figure out the minister is a clear danger to you and your family's well being and peace of mind.

Very well articulated.