Call no man Father by Anthony Smith
Matthew 23:5-23:10
Call no man Father A look at deception and Consequences. The
institution of the Christian religion was and is still based on
the words of Jesus and the Holy Spirit directing men to put
forth laws and statutes that are pleasing to the Father. Many
have taken this law of Our Father in Heaven and made it to none
effect upon this earth to millions. Some times men will say,
“Its all in the interpretation.” But where in the Bible is it
stated that, the Scripture is only open to private
interpretation? This is a deception and misleading statement. In
Matthew 23:5 we see Jesus rebuking the leadership of the Church
for Vanity, lets read; Matthew 23:5-10 But all their works they
do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries,
and enlarge the borders of their garments, And love the
uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the
synagogues, And greetings in the markets, and to be called of
men, Rabbi, Rabbi. The stability of the House of Israel was not
upon the minds of the religious leadership at this time. Leaders
were trying, as is today, to enlarge their influence upon the
congregations. Making laws and rules and changing the truth of
the word of God into a lie. Not stopping for a moment to see the
damage that they have done neither repenting of it. These men as
some are today, cannot see clearly neither can they see any
farther than their own ambition. Wanting to make a name for
themselves in the annals of history, but what they fail to
understand, history will neither remember them nor will any of
the saints of God. Ask yourself a question, Why Did Jesus come
to this earth? What was so important that He gave up, Glory for
abuse, a mansion for a rock, Golden Garments for Rags, Honor for
Dishonor? John 8:45-49 And because I tell you the truth, ye
believe me not. How many have been put down because they have
told the truth? Mankind has gotten to the point that they would
rather believe a lie instead of believing the truth. Mans truth
is short lived and it is cankerous and moth eaten. Which of you
convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not
believe me? Why wont they believe the truth, message after
message from the Word of God and many still reject the truth.
Man has stated;” We have developed a Roadmap to Peace in the
Middle East.” The facts state; U.S. Consulate in Saudi Arabia
hit An attack on the U.S. consulate in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia,
left five non-American staff, four police and three extremists
dead, U.S. and Saudi officials said after the three-hour long
battle. Suit against military policy on Gays, Gunfights rage in
Baghdad streets. After escaping from the PA prison several
months ago, Kamil returned to the Jenin region and significantly
increased his involvement in Islamic Jihad activity. Kamil is
responsible for both executing and directing explosive device
attacks and shooting attacks against Israeli security forces
operating in the Kabatya region. Kamil recruited a vast number
of operatives to the Islamic Jihad infrastructure in the Jenin
region. Even after this man still calls others father. What have
they done, have they delivered any from sin, have they saved a
single soul, have they created anything from nothing, have they
caused man to be at peace with each other, NO. They can do
nothing. And what about them hearing the truth, Jesus said; He
that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not,
because ye are not of God. This was a harsh statement wasn’t it,
but does this statement from Christ still hold true today? The
answer is yes. Everything Jesus said and did was from the True
Father in Heaven and not a man made doctrine of human
fatherhood. Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we
not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? {This was
an example of Blaspheme of the Holy Ghost} Jesus answered, I
have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour
me. {Mat 23:12-13 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be
abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. But
woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up
the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in
yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.}
[ABA’SED, pp. Reduced to a low state, humbled, degraded.] Jesus
in this verse declares the state of the Priest and others that
dared to exalt themselves above the level of servant to the
people. Jesus stated that, he came to serve and not to be
served. These last few verses are the most ignored verses in
Scripture, Lets read;
“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even
Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father
upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even
Christ.” Commandments from Jesus. Mark 7:7 Howbeit in vain do
they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Matthew 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for
doctrines the commandments of men. John 14:15 If ye love me,
keep my commandments. Matthew 19:17 And he said unto him, Why
callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God:
but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. If this
were not important to the association of man to God, Jesus would
not have stated these commandments. Our relationship with The
Father is based upon our acceptance of Him as, Father,
Counselor, Teacher, King, Master, and Almighty God. But when we
put man at the same level as God then there is a breakdown in
our relationship with God. “Howbeit in vain” ” But in vain’ they
do worship me! Is your worship of God in vain, does he hear your
prayers and petitions or does He turn His back to a adulterous
and gainsaying person? Are you calling a man Holy Father, who
can neither answer prayers nor forgive sin? {But woe unto you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of
heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither
suffer ye them that are entering to go in.} these men were
destined for Hell, are you? Its time to think and search the
scriptures, its time to hear the truth before its too late.
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