Blindly following human leaders or traditions can lead to spiritual darkness, as warned in Matthew 15:14, where Jesus cautions against following the blind. This danger is also highlighted in Psalms 118:8-9, which advises against trusting in princes or putting confidence in human leaders. The book of Proverbs, in 14:12, notes that there is a way that seems right to man, but its end is destruction. The apostle Paul also addressed the problem of divisions and following human leaders in 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, urging believers to be united in their devotion to Christ. By contrast, Jesus teaches in Matthew 15:9 that following human traditions can lead to vain worship.
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It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul?
As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse!
Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son.
For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.
But Jesus replied, “Every plant that My heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by its roots.