Leaders Must Be Accountable

There are bullies in the church. Those who expect us to do what they say but what they say is not Biblical.

Measure everything with the Word of God and refuse to adhere to the false doctrines just because of the human pressure.

Do not place "leaders" above God. When the leader disobey's God's Word, respectfully tell them. Often a leader will call it disrespect to question him at all, ignore that and continue to warn them.

No leader is above Christ, every leader is the servant of Christ and of the church. If they are not willing to hear truth or a disagreement, then they should not be leading. If they continue in the rebellion against hearing from those they lead, then they must be removed, they are too arrogant to be a servant of Christ.

Matthew 20:25-27 "…25 But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. 26 It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave—…"

1 Peter 5:2-4 "…2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.…"

We are subject to Christ alone, a leader is a teacher and helper, he is not a god to be followed unconditionally. He accountable to the people he helps, but above all he is accountable to Christ.