[Tithesmeister]

One problem with “basic standards” is that they often aren’t basic. They can’t be basic unless they are based on scripture.

When pastors start “enforcing” standards that are based on their opinion they have crossed the line from being pastors in a biblical sense to being dictators. Pastors have no biblical authority to enforce standards in my home. I have authority in my home. If a pastor tries to enforce authority in my home, he should be invited to a Bible study.

Just because he is confused about headship, doesn’t mean I’m supposed to be confused with him.

1Corinthians

[3] But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

I think a lot of the problems surrounding standards are a result of confusion about headship.