Jesus recognized the office and told the people
to yield to their authority, but He condemned
their works.

Same today....We see those who lives are evil,
but who continue to preach with some results.

This should not be a stumbling block, for He
said that there would be those who prophecy
in His name and even did wonderful works,
but in the end they would be condemned.
(Matthew 7:21-22) (Matthew 7:26-27)