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>But I would not blindly  follow anyone that says this is what God said so 
do it. Look at all the "so-called" Christian groups out there! I use the 
Bible as a Guide to make sure the shepherd is following the word.

Did I say to blindly follow anyone??  NOoooooooo, I didn't.  I know what 
kind of groups are out there.  HElloooooo, cults comitting suicide....
 I did say that if my pastor, who has been annointed to preach the Word of 
God, is listening to God and searching scripture, then by all means, I will 
obey.

>This is where I have a problem with preachers saying certain activities is 
right or wrong.  The Bible makes it clear what is right and wrong.

Yes, the Bible does make it clear what is right and wrong.  However, there 
are some things like watching TV for example or going to movies as another 
that are not in the Bible.  My pastor preaches against this.  Now, let's not 
get into an argument about TV and movies.  I am using this as an example, 
ok?  I don't have a Bible in front of me, and I don't have the verse 
memorized, so don't yell at me for not kowing where it is. But I know that 
the Bible does say to keep our minds and our heart pure from anything that 
is not of God.   My pastor knows that if I watch TV or go to movies, then my 
heart and my mind will not be pure and clean.  Therefore, he is watching out 
for my best interests in saying that he would rather I not participate in 
these activities.  Again, my pastor knows a whole lot more than I do, and as 
long as he isn't preaching false doctrine, then I will listen to him.