The Church is never represented in the Scriptures as a teacher, but rather as taught and that by the gifts given by Christ the Head for that purpose. (Eph. 4:11.) Seven times in Rev. 2 and 3 we read, "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith, unto the Churches." Instead of hearkening unto the Church, we are to hearken unto the Spirit speaking to the Church. The divine voice is heard in the Scriptures, which "is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." 2 Tim. 3:16.17.