“Calling Names”

Friday, June 10, 2016

In Psalms 111:9, it says that ‘Reverence’ is His Name.  So why are so many preachers adding ‘Reverend’ to their name?  Isn't pastor or minister enough of a title?  And the thing is, so many are living ungodly lives (however sin is sin in all of us).  Should we not honor God's name as reverent?

Sincerely,
Keeping ‘Holy’ Holy

Dear Keeping ‘Holy’ Holy,

God specifically condemns religious leaders who take titles that put them on the same level as Him (Matt 23:8-10).  Many religious leaders are power-hungry and fixated upon receiving the honor of others.  Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for this very same arrogant attitude (Matt 6:1-2).  Preachers are only men; they shouldn’t place themselves above others.

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