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has set up within the church and homes of the saints. The man is

commanded to have the authority in both the home and the

church. The man is also placed with the grave responsibilities

that come with that position of authority. If we are to execute the

things of God in an orderly and decent manner, we must first

understand the proper definition of authority and what that

authority entails. Authority is the essence of leadership. Those

chosen to lead must do so with logic, and not emotion. A true

leader is one who SERVES those who are under his leadership,

an example that Christ Himself displayed wonderfully during
His ministry. One cannot possibly serve properly unless he has

an UNCONDITIONAL love for those he leads.

Authority/Leadership is NOT about “being the boss,” it is about

serving the brethren with the heart and mind of Christ. This is

why, although Eve sinned before Adam, it is Adam who is

discredited with committing sin that would plunge all of

mankind into the need for a Savior. Adam was responsible for

Eve’s sin, and not the other way around. The man of God who

leads a congregation is entrusted with the responsibility to lead

his flock as a Shepard watches over his sheep. If the wolves

(false prophets) come in and scatter the sheep, causing them to

sin, it is the Shepard that will be held accountable for the sheep

being scattered, and if any are lost, their blood will be on the

hands of that Shepard. This does not in any way negate the sin’s

of those who do sin (follow false doctrine), but rather ADDS the

responsibility and judgment to the leader as well. If we can