Obey Them that Rule???

Originally Posted by tbpew

In whatever manner we construct a NT witness that establishes RULERS within the body of Christ, rather than the operation of giftings in the form of bondservants of our Lord, we have begun to sow the veil that was rent from top to bottom.

How does one sow (meaning to plant seed) the veil that was torn from top to bottom?

The rule of men, other than (or in addition to) Jesus Christ our Lord, among the members of God's anointed body is anti-God's governance throughout the diversity of his own body.

Whenever Paul planted churches, he appointed elders (more than one) in each church. Those elders exercised authority in the Church, they ruled in the Church under the direction of the Holy Ghost.

If the greatest among us are to be servants to all, how have servants become masters of their own master's servants?

In taking the passage out of context (the passage where Jesus said he who would be great among you, let him be your servant), you deny not only Paul's appointing of elders but also the leadership role exercised by the apostles and elders in the Jerusalem church, and you deny the scripture that says "obey them that have the rule over you."

No man can have two masters.

Just because elders have the rule over us doesn't make them our masters.