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NASB | Mark 10:18 And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 10:18 Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is [essentially] good [by nature] except God alone. |
Bible Question: Why do those of you who use the title PASTOR, REV., OVERSEER, ELDER, DEACON, DR., or something simular do so? Is the use of these titles a way of assueing me you know more than me, or that you have more spirituallity? For me these titles are used by the Church you belong to or the denomination with whom you belong to. In this Forum we are just men and women exchanging questions, or attempting to understand the Bible better. I personally find the use of these titles in the Forum forcing others to show respect to your title, rather than the Bible wisdom you have. Any thoughts? |
Bible Answer: Justme, What if I were to take offense at your choice of user name? I might feel as if you were putting your humility on parade. That you were deliberately making a statement about yourself which was meant to show up the rest of us as arrogant and proud. Of course, I don't believe that of you at all! But,should we not give others the same courtesy; To think more highly of them than we do of ourselves. I must confess that I too am also prone to prejudice when it comes to the choices of some names. Some seem arrogant, some confusing, some too long, some just plain silly. In fact, if I had it to do over again, I would perhaps change my name to one that was less theologically explicit. I thought Clay or Lump O'Clay would be a good name for me :-) God Bless, John Reformed (aka Lumpy) |