Institutional loyalty is a great weakness of all of us. There is a scripture I have searched for but am unable to find that pertains to this.
It states that priests, preachers, etc. will be judged first and He is not pleased with those involved in misleading His children. That said - it will not excuse us for listening to them. It is imperative that we all search for truth and not traditions of men.
Here's a great essay on that understanding...
"My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation." -- James 3:1
(i) Test everything you hear from the pulpit against the Word of God. I urge you not to accept what I teach you without confirming it from the Scriptures yourself. You need to keep on verifying all the teaching you receive. If you love the congregation and me show that love by making sure that the Scriptures are never compromised in our teaching, policy or practice.(ii) Insist that the doctrine of Christian conversion be frequently preached. You may wonder why the doctrine of conversion is so important? It is important because it holds Christ up as the Saviour and emphasizes the need for sinners to be changed. God loves you just the way you are, but too much to leave you the way you are.
A biblical example of institutional loyalty leading you to error is the Jews who were condemned by Jesus for their following man made "Traditions" rather than the clear meaning of Scripture.
Mark 7:7 "This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men."
Col. 2:8 "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ."
The human desire to be "part of the group" is nothing new. AS Christians we are told to follow the example of the Bereans who questioned everything against what the Scripture taught. When an institution takes over decision making this lesson is quickly put aside.