The clergy of the Church of the Rose and Cross make no claim to spiritual or temporal domination over those who adhere to its rite. In common with the priesthood of other Churches, they hold Christ's commission to teach (Matthew 28:18-20). but the clergy claim no authority over the individual conscience: rather stress is laid upon their function as ministers of the Divine Sacraments, "stewards of the Mysteries of God," ready to place themselves in all ways reasonable at the disposal of those who may ask their help.
