One can not obtain authority until one submits to authority. The way you respond to God's Word, and those God has ordained to guard your life will reflect your level of obedience and maturity towards God.
Questions to ponder:
How do you respond when your Spiritual Parents (Pastors) teach you?
Are you teachable?
Are you a good student?
Would you rather learn by yourself?
Do you answer quickly?
Do you know it all?
How do you respond when your Spiritual Parents (Pastors) rebuke you? Do you rebel?
Do you strike back? Do you wave it off? Do you quit? Do you walk away? Do you rumor? Do you get angry?
How do you respond when your Spiritual Parents (Pastors) correct you? Are you correctable? Do you search scripture? Do you only socialize with does who only agree with you?
How do you respond when your Spiritual Parents (Pastors) train you? Are you hasty to lead? Can you follow? Can you follow instructions? These questions are important to answer in all spiritual training if you are going to grow and mature in the faith. Blessings.
