Four Areas where W. Lee was Flat Wrong

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Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

I have already given the NT verse from the Lord where He says that whatever two or three shall bind in his name shall be bound is an example of this principle.

I'll try to be brief. (I know — probably will fail.)

While I do see a level of authority at times and in situations, it is the seeking for the evidence that it exists and the labeling with a term like "deputy authority" that creates something I don't believe is ever there.

Can we just allow the Spirit to lead those who are open to accept his leading through whoever is seen as following the Spirit? All of the theory/theology and examples, like power lines and insulators, do not define what it is to be such a person. Even if only at times as it pleases God. Instead, when you are impressed within that someone is speaking truth and is leading in the right way, we should follow. Figuring out a defined "deputy" removes the need for true spiritual authority and replaces it with a writ from some presumed king.

And your example of David somewhat underscores this. If "deputy" was an appropriate term for it, then it would not be on and off — like with David. It would be on until death or removal from power.

So the problem is not that there is authority at times given to various ones, it is suggesting that there is some nearly permanent status that "deputy" suggests.