"Faith should be completely free of any bondage to men. We should note well who it is that says this, for, if ever any mortal man had a right to claim such lordship, Paul was he. Thus we conclude that faith should have no master but the Word of God and is not subject to human control. ... spiritual lordship belongs to none but God alone. This is always a settled principle--that pastors have no special lordship over men's consciences because they are ministers and helpers and not lords."
John Calvin, comments on 2 Cor 1:24. The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians.
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