The people became comfortable letting that one man do everything for them, even praying on their behalf. They didn't have to do anything, not even read their Bibles at home, because the one in the pulpit did everything on their behalf as though he were a mediator between them and God. Sounds familiar, doesn't it, much like the Catholic church.
Luther and Calvin left the Catholic church, but upon leaving, they took with them some of the same doctrines that were damaging to the body of Christ and reminiscent of their former religion.
No one was allowed to speak except those who were chosen by the leadership, and only if they had a degree of some sort. The leadership was treated as an authority over the people, totally unbiblical.
Matthew 20:24-28 "24 When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.
25 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.
26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—
28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Instructions to all born again believers, that everyone carry out their calling, every single one.
2 Timothy 4:1-2 "I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction."
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