Psalm 111 and my reflection

Psalm 111 and my reflection

I have been instructed in the past about not calling anyone rabbi or father, or even reverend when I was growing up.  In Jesus own words, He said “do not be called 'Rabbi'; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren”  and “Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.”  So what do we do as Christian, as the only way we can show we love Chris is to obey His commands,  is to call one religious group “rabbi” and another religious group “father.” 

While going through the book of Psalms, I notice in chapter 11, verse 9 that “he hath commanded his covenant forever: holy and reverend is his name.”   As we were told, “The holy God is the reverend God. That title should never be applied to a man. No preacher should be called “Reverend.” This is a title for God alone.”  What do we find, preachers and church leaders want to be called “reverend.”  Contrary to the commands of the Scriptures. 

No wonder in the future, Jesus tells us in His own words in John 16, “, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.”  or my words, Christians will be killing again as of old time other Christians who do not believe as they do and they will be telling others they are doing God’s work. 

We must always keep our eyes on the prize, goal that our Lord and Creator has set before us.

Blessings

Steve

Psalms 111:9-10 KJV  He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.  (10)  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. 

Matthew 23:6-10 NKJV  They love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,  (7)  greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, 'Rabbi, Rabbi.'  (8)  But you, do not be called 'Rabbi'; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren.  (9)  Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.  (10)  And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ. 

John 16:2-3 NKJV  They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.  (3)  And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Me.