The New Testament speaks plainly about desire for church leadership, calling it a “good work.” This reflection gently examines Scripture—especially 1 Timothy 3:1 (KJV)—to consider how desire, calling, and God’s work fit together in biblical order.
The local church was never meant to function like a corporation. When boards, councils, and Robert’s Rules replace the Spirit’s leadership, the body loses its voice. True authority rests in the congregation collectively under the headship of Christ.
For centuries, Christians have quoted Romans 13 as a command to obey government without question. But what if that interpretation has blinded us to the limits of Caesar’s authority? This post exposes the “Caesar Syndrome”—a subtle but dangerous confusion between rendering and surrendering—and calls the church back to biblical discernment, conscience, and courage.
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