When we found salvation, we were not turned loose to do as we pleased. God's Word should be the final authority by which we judge our lives, sermons, rules, doctrines, spiritual gifts, etc. It is the only standard with which we may judge our lives. Never measure yourself by anything or anybody except the Word of God. Anytime a local church gets out of harmony with God's plan and allows deacons, elders, trustees, or anyone else to control the church, that local church is in for trouble.
Many pertinent facts surround the relationship of the ministry to the body.
None have so profound importance than the following two areas. We need to study and apply these principles to our lives. We understand that not every church is administrated just like ours. However, this is the plan that God has given to us in the Vision of the House for our assembly. There are several people in the church who occupy positions of leadership.