Pastors Leading the flock???)

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In a message dated 9/15/98 5:03:27 PM Mountain Daylight Time, brotim@gte.net
writes:

Bro. Tim
<< As for the 'coincident' of us agreeing...  Have you ever considered in the
 time we have known each other, that all we really disagree about is this
 power structure (and the 'standards' of it) and ranking system of yours?
 :-D >>

Pastor Fitzgerel,

	I think that what it all boils down to really, is no so much at we are
disagreeing, but we are coming from different positions.  A diamond has many
faucets, and you can look at the same diamond and as light catches the
different prisms, everyone sees it in just a little different way.  Its the
same diamond, and sometimes I find it interesting to see how people do see and
understand things.
For instance, this Pastoral authority subject that you mention, I have never
been in a situation where the Pastor abuse his authority, so I have trouble
seeing it from that disadvantage, but rather I see it from a position that God
has put that individual in my life to feed me with knowledge and understanding
to equip me for the task of living for God.  Also to shepherd me, and if
necessary to reprove, rebuke and exhort with all with all long-suffering and
doctrine.  That doesn't mean that there hasn't been some mistakes over the
years, but I am much better off as the result of submitting to a Pastor, than
fighting him and being in contention with him.
Also, this power structure and ranking system that you alluded to above, I am
sorry I can't take any credit for it at all.  I am as firm in my convictions
that it is in the Word of God and ordained of God, and besides all of that it
has never hurt me yet.  Besides I had rather stand before God with my regard
for my Pastor, than trade places with anyone that has had bad experiences with
the gift that God has put into their lives.  But if you would like to address
the responsible party for the power structure and ranking system, what ever
that is, He is just a prayer away.    God Bless

Pastor Fitzgerel