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NASB | Matthew 23:9 "Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 23:9 "Do not call anyone on earth [who guides you spiritually] your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. |
Subject: "Call no man father" |
Bible Note: Dear Emmaus, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I see that you DID post this study. Sorry, I didn't check the 'daily postings,' only those that sent me automatic notification. :-( Friend, I am not really against the use of 'titles' as a show of honor and respect. Otherwise, I would be as guilty as anyone else! The context of the above Scripture is warning all ministers of the DESIRE to hear 'Rabbi' or 'Teacher' or 'leader.' I can clearly see the inherent danger and temptation of this attitude. As to the verse in question, it is pretty clear and specific. So specific, in fact, that even many explanations fail to make me understand allowing such a tradition to continue. There is indeed the problem of those ministers 'confusing themselves with God.' Moreover, the problem is that it encourages the flock to confuse these men with God. This is unacceptable, to me. But, my gentle colleague, this is but my opinion. Thank you for the post, I do understand better the use of the title. Finally, regarding Rabbi Mark, I understand that your 'situation' with him was not about his 'Username.' That was more my doing. But he was rather caustic and condescending to all, and his misquote of Matthew 23 made me to ask him about his 'title.' Sadly, he never answered the questions I asked, but continued to be arrogant toward the whole forum, and now has left, angry and self-inflated. I hoped to have a Biblical discussion for mutual benefit. Well...that's a forum. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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