tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412787467247015129.post7735556815298197460..comments2016-10-06T04:18:26.148-06:00Comments on The Rock of my Redeemer: A Response to Elder BallardUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412787467247015129.post-86007011462913049172016-10-05T22:51:13.027-06:002016-10-05T22:51:13.027-06:00On this comment thread of how much church leaders ...On this comment thread of how much church leaders matter. Elder Cook had this to say about Church Leaders. He goes so far as to imply they ARE the mark we should not look beyond.<br /><br />"Gospel extremism is when one elevates any gospel principle above other equally important principles and takes a position that is beyond or contrary to the teachings of Church leaders."<br /><br />Then again he repeats it for emphasis.<br /><br />"When we elevate any principle in a way that lessens our commitment to other equally important principles or take a position contrary to or which exceeds teachings of Church leaders, we are looking beyond the mark."<br /><br />This sets Leaders up as THE mark to follow and not look beyond. <br /><br />I find Jake's view is the more scriptural view. Elder Cook cannot cite a reference for his teachings. <br /><br />Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157207426274845984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412787467247015129.post-88145314528745718542016-10-05T22:46:15.007-06:002016-10-05T22:46:15.007-06:00Spot on, Jake. Thanks for expressing this so well....Spot on, Jake. Thanks for expressing this so well. Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14202912310158630136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412787467247015129.post-32930241005717751692016-10-05T15:00:09.382-06:002016-10-05T15:00:09.382-06:00Hi Brian,
Thanks for taking the time to read my ...Hi Brian, <br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. I don't think the scriptures support the idea that salvation is a collective experience, with mortal leaders shepherding flocks into the fold of God. Nevertheless, I understand why you would believe this, and I respect your opinions as well. God bless!Jake Mahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921712933446887671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412787467247015129.post-86907647197113241602016-10-05T14:53:21.085-06:002016-10-05T14:53:21.085-06:00Jake I wish you well, but I feel you have gone to ...Jake I wish you well, but I feel you have gone to far in your beliefs about no need for the church and it's leadership. Salvation is an individual and a. Collective experience. A vehicle guided by leaders is the way. Have a good day, and I respect your opinions.Brian Servosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168438396635571645noreply@blogger.com