Hebrews 13:17
Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.
When I first read this passage, I thought it was refering to leaders in general, not necessarily spiritual leaders. Our spiritual leaders will have an easier time, and make more headway, if we cooperate and are not overly critical of them. It is not Godly to be critical and unsupportive of them. The verse also reminds us that if we are spiritual leaders, we are to “keep watch as (one) who must give an account.” God notices both how we lead and how we are led. The problematic part of this verse is that we may not always agree with the views of our leaders. If they begin to take us somewhere we are uncomfortable going, we need to speak up. But we can do this with respect.
Holy Lord, thank you for this very provocative scripture. I will think more about it. Help me to fully understand your teaching, and how it should lead me forward. Amen
Becky, transforming
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