Rulers in church and state are often very unsafe guides in the things of religion, and much more opposed to the truth and to those who preach it than are the common people. Hence the great importance of following the direction of Christ, Matthew 23:8-10, and of searching the Scriptures, to see whether what rulers and teachers inculcate is according to them. If it is not, all should reject it.

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Old Testament