GUIDED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

(God decides through his servants, in which his spirit dwells.)

   When questioned authority in the Church, there are two major sectors claiming authenticity. This happens at least two of the three great monotheistic religions of the world: Islam and Christianity. Some defend the personal inheritance of power (For Roman Catholics, from St. Peter to the current Pope). Others argue that anyone at any time and place can acquire legitimate divine authority when it becomes worthy of it, (In Islam, the Sunnis say so, in Christianity, Protestants).

   However it is noteworthy that sometimes some individuals the right to be "sent by God" arrogate, when in fact what they want or need to say is that just created a project or program are emissaries who created it. But the really bad thing is that many followers of these leaders allow the gospel of the Kingdom of God and themselves be manipulated and exploited for purposes other than those for which the divine plan of redemption was designed.

   First we must admit that in the current Kingdom of God (which in its current stage of development between us grows, established and dignified,) there is no place for dictators. The authority must exercise the same God through His Holy Spirit, and this is manifested in the consciousness of his servants, who are his temple. And certainly not all believers are genuinely guided by him, then most of them should express the will of God, or at least as close to it as to decisions affecting the community.

   For these decisions are not manipulated or influenced insanely they must be preceded by sincere prayer, and unavoidably must be limited to ensure the utmost sincerity. Thus, congregations and Christian communities may grow in justice and dignity when we truly allow the Holy Spirit to do the work with believers, the believers and for believers, and these communities become strongholds of the Kingdom of God, where the lonely, distressed and marginalized in the world to be part of the happily praising the greatness of Jesus Christ our Savior King sublime, and living in the shelter of His grace.