Calvin Coolidge

Leaving the presidency following five and a half years, Calvin Coolidge wrote:

"It is difficult for men in high office to avoid the malady of self-delusion. They are always surrounded by worshippers. They are constantly and for the most part sincerely assured of their greatness."

Did the founders of our country envision professional politicians? Did the early Christians envision professional preachers? Where does the Bible authorize a professional preacher to manage the church office; supervise the office staff; publish the weekly news letter and be the source of biblical knowledge for the congregation all paid for by contributions originally meant for the poor saints in Jerusalem? 

Martin Luther believed anything the Bible does not expressly prohibit, is permissible. Apparently the Church of Christ does too. 

At what point is the church no longer the church but just another man made organization?