12 Observations on Spiritual Authority

Just what I've noticed.

1. Pastors who abuse their authority are in sin, and pastors who persist unrepentantly in this sin are morally and spiritually disqualified from ministry.

2. The Bible does not minimize this sin. In fact, it warns that people in positions of spiritual authority will incur stricter judgment. (James 3:1)

3. In order to believe those with spiritual authority…