Title: The life of a minister
Title: The life of a minister (Matthew 23:1-13)
It is a story from the Talmud of a farmer and a rabbi.
A farmer gives life advice to a rabbi “Our house is too small, we have many children, and my wife is the worst place in the world, so it is really too narrow and difficult and difficult to live in one house. No way? When asked, the rabbi answers. “Where do you raise your sheep? “They are raised outside in sheepfolds,” says the rabbi. “Keep the sheep in the house.” After a while the farmer comes after him and says, “It's really hard, I'm in a bad place and I'm crazy about the sheep.” The rabbi again says, “Where are the ducks raised? Bring ducks into the house and raise them.”
Then the farmer came running again. “It’s really close to death. There are a lot of children in a bad place, and a family of sheep and ducks. So the rabbi says, 'Then keep the sheep and ducks outside.
But after a while, the farmer followed after him with joy, “Rabbi, our house has grown like a palace, and it has become so good. They have the same family, the same wife, the same children, so why do they look spacious and happy? If you change your mind and change your thoughts, the environment will be blessed.
The only way we can fundamentally change our minds and change ourselves is to be in the Lord.
It proves that the role of a leader is difficult.
But in the text, Jesus is talking about the attitude of a leader or a believer. I hope you will receive grace through this text.
First, the attitude of the scribes and Pharisees is discussed.
2 And the scribes and the Pharisees sat in Moses' seat. 3 Therefore, whatever they say, do and observe;
The fact that the scribes and Pharisees sat in Moses' seat means that Moses, whom he knew as the supreme leader of Israel, sat in a proud high position as the supreme leader.
They say that they have raised themselves and talked and did not act.
This is pride and hypocrisy. A hypocrite is a good talker. but don't do it. It is like the scribes and the Pharisees.
The pride and hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees are 4 and they tie heavy burdens and put them on men's shoulders, but they do not move it with one finger, 5 and want to show all their deeds. 6 They like to be high in banquets, high in synagogues, 7 to be greeted in the market place, and to be called Rabbi by men.
Jesus pointed out the pride and hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees, and you
1) We are told not to be called Rabbi.
8 “You shall not be called rabbis, you have one teacher, and you
They are all brothers.”
The Greek word rapi literally means 'my great one' or 'my lord'. It was a name usually used by students when they called on their teacher. Jesus specifically forbids these titles in the text, not to forbid respect for those who teach within the church, but simply because of the desire for personal honor or authority, like the hypocritical scribes and Pharisees mentioned above. It means you can't get caught.
Commentator Barclay points out that the Pharisees of that time preferred to be called rabbis and to be respected by the people. Because of their pride, Jesus forbade the title of rabbi.
10 "And do not be called leaders, for there is one leader over you, the Christ.
Teacher is a word that represents Hanayo, and Bengel is
Matthew 16:17 “Jesus answered and said, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.” are pointing
The only teacher is Jesus Christ. Do not be deceived by hypocrisy like the Pharisees or the scribes, and do not be arrogant.
11 The greatest among you shall be your servant.
Jesus emphasizes that the purpose of coming to this earth was not to be served, but to serve (Mark 10:45).
In the end, the Lord is saying that all ministers and believers should serve the Lord with a humble heart. 12Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.