In abusive systems, however, that verse is stripped of its spirit and translated legalistically to mean, “Don’t think, don’t discern, don’t question, and don’t notice problems.” If you do, you will be labeled as unsubmissive, unspiritual, and divisive. The fact of the matter is that while we should give “double honor” to those elders who “rule well” (1 Timothy 5:17), not all elders rule well. Spiritual leaders are people who prove over the long run that they know how to lead souls to peace. Jesus