Longer Catechism (Orthodox) 26.563

Chapter 26 — Part III — The Ten Commandments

Section 563. Q. How does holy Scripture speak of the duty of honoring spiritual pastors and teachers? A. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. Heb. xiii. 17.