They should always point to what the Bible says. A sound rule is found in the words of the apostle Paul: “Do not go beyond the things that are written. ”
(‏ ١ كو ٤ :‏ ٦‏ )‏ فَٱلشُّيُوخُ لَا يَتَجَاوَزُونَ مَا هُوَ مَكْتُوبٌ فِي ٱلْكِتَابِ ٱلْمُقَدَّسِ .‏