The Buddha gave many great teachings, but unless you have direct insight into the nature of reality you will not be able to use a single drop of the Buddhas wisdom. It will be forever beyond your reach.
Without this direct knowledge, no matter how much you read the scriptures, discuss philosophy, or practice religious disciplines, you will only be creating the causes for your own illusion. Every effort you make will drag you even more deeply into the quagmire of attachment.
So get your priorities right and concentrate all your efforts towards discovering the truth. Forget respect for authority and your worthiness as a humble student. Focus on the one thing of importance.