This shows us that anyone who knows of His guidelines, and defies, will have to meet the primary authority (God) alone. Once this is accomplished, he then can honorably submit to others God has put in authority to assist in accomplishing His will, particularly those who preach & teach the Gospel. If their authority defiles the guidelines in the stated Scriptures, they are to isolate themselves from the counsel of that authority if they are promoting an improper method of restitution that remains outside of the will of God.
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