We will all answer to someone, be it foe or be it friend.But, I'm very happy to say, "We answer to God, in
end."
While others are, much too busy, judging our own very life ...
God, in His mighty great wisdom, has a plan beyond sight.
Though words do not always explain what He has called us to do.
To Him we should ever obey and to always be true.
If we'll only follow Him, we will be blessed with His grace.
If we choose to follow mere man, we'll fall flat on our face.
He's final Authority, as His Word does plainly say.
If we'll only look to Him; He'll reward on Judgment Day.
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The authority God gave man over man, in Spiritual Kingdom, was done away with in coming of Son of Man (Mt. 20:25-28). Christian leaders have no dominion over another (II Co. 1:24a), but are to be helpers of our joy; examples, no longer above us but among us (equal in submission), as a servant instead of a lord (I Pe. 5:2-3).
Being made Bishops of our own souls (I Pe. 2:25), we have both freedom and our own accountability. We can only obey/follow man to extent man is obeying/ following God. Though leadership is always to be respected and consideration should be given to their words of wisdom (I Pe.5:5); direct access, to God, was provided, through Jesus, and is available to ALL Christians.
