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NASB | Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless, each individual among you also is to love his own wife even as himself, and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 5:33 However, each man among you [without exception] is to love his wife as his very own self [with behavior worthy of respect and esteem, always seeking the best for her with an attitude of lovingkindness], and the wife [must see to it] that she respects and delights in her husband [that she notices him and prefers him and treats him with loving concern, treasuring him, honoring him, and holding him dear]. [1 Pet 3:2] |
Subject: Why Rabbi? |
Bible Note: Dear justme, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I try to give the 'benefit of the doubt' to situations such as this. Indeed, there are many that simply want to share with others what they recieve at home. In many churches, calling a minister 'Elder Elijah' or 'Deacon David' or 'Pastor Paul' is considered a sign of both familiarity and respect. I don't have much problem with this, though I must admit it sounds a bit 'hokey.' :-) A major denomination is enthralled with the use of 'Bro.' and 'Bros.' (not spelled out 'Brother') I thought this was fine until I found that some were VERY serious about the proper usage. If the person did not meet with their standard, the 'title' was revoked. (apparently this has something to do with their doctrine of 'closed-communion' and recognition of standing with the Lord) This one, I believe, can be abusive. Other groups use 'Brother Barnabas (or Sister Sarah'), (spelled out) to mean minister, while others use it across the board for all of faith. While 'cute,' this can be a bit tedious and-or contrived. One major religion recommends calling it's ordained ministers 'Father,' and this is where a clear contradiction of Bible teaching shows up. I am sure they have a 'plausible' excuse for this. Perhaps I can be 'enlightened?' :-) FInally, we have a recent trend of calling ministers by some pseudo-Biblical moniker. I have heard 'Prophet Peter' and 'Disciple Daniel' and 'Teacher Thomas,' and I am sure there are others. Perhaps 'Rabbi Rueben' is a new one? I , too, find it difficult to use these 'titles,' but can't really judge. To be fair, I will explain my own situation. I pastor a church in Japan. In this society, first names are not often used, and even then, '-san' is added. When a person is a teacher, they are commonly called 'Sensei' (Watch 'Karate Kid' :-)) A pastor is often called 'Bokushi-sensei' (Pastor-Teacher) or even 'Bokushi-sama' (exalted Pastor). I found myself in a dilemma! Most Japanese people cannot bring themselves to call a 'teacher' by his first name, even with the '-san' attached! Well, for some reason obscured by time (senility?), I ended up being referred to as 'Pasutaa,' which is the phonetic representation of 'Pastor.' I guess it doesn't bother me so much, as this is the same word we use for Italian noodles. :-) For some reason, this satisfies the societal dictates, and I pray that I am not 'desiring' this moniker as a 'title' to rule over another soul. In fact, I get a chuckle (and so do they!) every time someone hears the explanation that 'pastor' sounds like 'pasta.' Now I have to go on a 'low-carbo' diet! :-) Friend, I agree with you, we have nothing to boast about! No amount of Bible-knowledge or years-in-faith or 'salvations-to-our-credit' will make us any 'more saved.' Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |