Matthew 21-23

[Jesus says,] “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. (Matthew 23:8-12)

I teach, and some call me teacher. My wife and I have grown sons, and they call me, "Dad." I serve, and some serve me. I hope and pray not to build myself up in order to be acknowledged by others. I hope and pray to humble myself in obedience to Jesus' teaching here. Sometimes, I yield. Sometimes, I do not. Lord, have mercy on me.