Knowledge is a
good thing that can lead to bad things.
I appreciate the work and study that some people put into religion. But it can lead to pride, power, and control. There are teachers who I respect and there
are teachers who I fear. The teachers I
respect have let the knowledge work humility in them and have an attitude of
servant hood in sharing what they know.
It is reflective of Jesus as he taught, always acknowledging his Father
as his true authority. Jesus taught his
disciples, “But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and
you are all brothers…Neither be called instructors for you have one instructor,
the Christ. The greatest among you shall
be your servant” (Matthew 23:8-11). This
teaching is shared in the midst of the seven woes to the scribes and Pharisees,
those responsible for the attending of God’s people.
God does give us
teachers and preachers but they must remain true to the teaching of Jesus and
keep God as the only authority. Teach as
a servant, not as a lord and leader over people.
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