Wonderful Titles

I came across this short article on another site, and it stated in a nutshell some very profound truth in regard to the blatant disregard for what Jesus said.  "What the majority believe is usually wrong" is a truism. Will you obey the Words of Jesus after we see what scripture says or will we continue "to make the word of God of no effect by your tradition which you hold" Mark 7:30? 

-From http://www.youareallbrothers.com/

Mat. 23:6 and (they) love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues (churches),

7 and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called of men, Rabbi.

8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your teacher, and all ye are brethren.

9 And call no man your father on the earth: for one is your Father, even he who is in heaven.

10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, even the Christ.

Rabbi Jones

Think of this contrast: If a Christian leader started calling himself  "Rabbi Jones", its highly probable that someone would show him this command of the LORD which forbids calling anyone Rabbi. What could Rabbi Jones say to defend his sin? For Jesus says don't do it, yet he continues to defy the Lord anyway. He is calling himself Rabbi and allowing others to call him that, and Jesus says don't do it.

Yet, if he calls himself  "Pastor Jones"  most would not correct him for that. Tradition has traditionally trampled the Word of God underfoot, therefore being called "Pastor Jones" or "Reverend Jones" , for example, is not seen by most today as being a sin. Yet the use of "pastor" or "reverend" etc. means exactly the same as "Rabbi" or "Leader", i.e. the spiritual authority or leader of a church/synagogue.

Jesus forbids this and He commands us to teach all His commands to those who are disciples of Christ, (Matt. 28:19-20).  If they continue to reject Jesus' commands after being shown them, one would have to question whether they really are Jesus' disciples, (Matt. 7:24-27).

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. ..Referring to a spiritual father and not one's natural father.

Neither be called leaders: for one is your leader, even Christ.  

Then what do we call "leaders"?  Simply brother, for  .."you are all brothers".

If you would like to read our longer article "Those Wonderful Titles", click here.