Is Rabbi a Dirty Word?

Matthew 23:8-12; James 3:1; Eph. 4:11-12: Yeshua was NOT saying dont ever call anyone Father, Rabbi, or Rav (Master). The point He was trying to make (and still make) is one of humility, having the attitude of a servant-leader. He was saying not to desire to be called these things so as to get a big head because of the prestige, power, authority and respect they carry. Rabbi and Father were not just terms of respect, but terms of endearment as well. We see even Elisha called Eliyahu Father (II Kings 2). For a Rav or a Rabbi and their relationship with their Talmidim become almost a Father Son type of relationship and Yeshua said we should not just uses these terms lightly or with just anyone. And A Rabbi should operate in the "five fold ministry" it is the job description of a Rabbi.

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