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Originally Posted by Nicodemus1968
Hebrews 13:7
Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Who is this talking about?
Hebrews 13:17
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Watch:
Ultimately from G1 (as negative particle) and G5258; to be sleepless that is keep awake: - watch.
I believe these verses are talking the Pastor, overseer of the flock, Angel of the church. He will be required to give an account for your soul. If your Pastor is one to just give wisdom, and or advice thats not a Pastor. I have friends that can do that!
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I said several times that they are the rulers of the assembly as well. They are definitely not “the speakers of God”, the mediators, the prophets, or the head of the assembly.
God guides us thru multiple ministries and gifts, not just the Pastors.
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Rom 12:3 NKJV] For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
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Rom 12:4 NKJV] For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function,
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