The only authority that Christian overseers have comes from the Scriptures. Therefore, it is vital that they use the Bible skillfully and adhere to what it says. Doing so helps elders to avoid any possible abuse of power.
إِنَّ ٱلْأَسَاسَ ٱلْوَحِيدَ ٱلَّذِي يَسْتَنِدُ عَلَيْهِ ٱلنُّظَّارُ ٱلْمَسِيحِيُّونَ لِإِعْطَاءِ ٱلْإِرْشَادِ هُوَ ٱلْأَسْفَارُ ٱلْمُقَدَّسَةُ .‏