DA LI SVEŠTENIKA UVEK TREBA SLEPO POSLUŠATI: Sveti Oci kažu da granice ipak postoje
Hijerarhija, koja po svojoj prirodi može imati zaštitnu i organizacionu ulogu, u savremenim okolnostima prerasta u mehanizam kontrole i ućutkivanja.
TL;DR
- The relationship between believers and priests involves respect, obedience, spiritual benefit, obedience boundaries, and mutual responsibility.
- Respect for the sacred office is paramount, distinguishing the person from their divine service.
- Spiritual guidance from a priest is a means of healing the will and a cure for pride, not an end in itself.
- Disrespect or lack of trust towards a priest leads to spiritual harm and disorientation for the believer.
- Obedience to a priest is not absolute and has limits; it is not an excuse for sin or deviation from faith.
- Mutual responsibility exists between believers and priests, with priests called to fear of God, humility, and sacrificial service.
- Severing ties with a priest means severing ties with the Church and, consequently, with Christ.