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NASB | Matthew 21:13 And He *said to them, "It is written, 'MY HOUSE SHALL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF PRAYER'; but you are making it a ROBBERS' DEN." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 21:13 Jesus said to them, "It is written [in Scripture], 'MY HOUSE SHALL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF PRAYER'; but you are making it a ROBBERS' DEN." [Is 56:7; Jer 7:11] |
Bible Question: My son-in-law is assistant pastor at a local storefront church. THe pastor often displays much arrogance in confronting parishioners about what he considers disrespect of himself. When discussing the situation with my son-in-law, he seems so taken by his pastor that he (the pastor) can do no wrong. In discussing his arrogance and public humiliation he puts his members through, and my speaking of the humility and humbleness of the Jesus, my son-in-law makes reference to Matthew 21:12 saying "Jesus got angry and turned the tables at the temple," as if to say that Jesus was displaying arrogance when he did that; and that his pastor was no different. I need to have anunderstanding of that scripture as well. My son-in-law is such an impressionable young man and I would really like to have something substantive under my belt for our next discussion. |
Bible Answer: Hello jbrob, humbledbyhisgrace (Steve) gave an excellent response in my opinion. I would like to add a thought or two if I may. While agreeing with Steve that we can not specifically speak to this particular situation (not knowing the truth of the matter) we can make some observations that might help give food for thought for your "next discussion". Some may disagree, but it is my experience that the Pastors of today have been degraded by the very flocks they were called to shephard in many ways. We hear about it and see it all the time. I personally know of more than one situation where the Pastor has been literally ousted for telling the truth. Of course, the truth is often hard to swallow and may hurt more than a little; therefore, we can only tolerate a small portion of it. We can't have our pastors out there telling it like it is too often; too many may tuck tail and run; where? Well down the road of course, to the church on the corner which makes them feel warm and fuzzy and really normal in spite of their unconfessed and unrepented sin. I believe a careful study of our Lord will reveal a man and a God who is somewhat different from the soft-spoken, gentle little passive persona that Hollywood has portrayed. While many in the church today would not tolerate the turning over of the money-changer's tables, neither would they tolerate the brood being labeled as vipers I suspect. While we are considering these things lets not forget to offer thanksgiving and prayer for those our Father has called to shephard us. With that said, I offer a public greeting and heartfealt thanks to all readers who are pastors and who suffer the whims and whinings of us your flock. It's no wonder so many have fled the pulpit. Thank you who have stayed true to the calling. Food for thought, Jeff |
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