“And one does not presume to take this honor, but instead accepts it only when Called by God … So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming High Priest.” ~ unknown (Hebrews 5:4-5)

 

Note that while this verse seems to indicate that only a few of us are to become “preachers of the Word”, the authors of Hebrews seem unaware of the following Truths:

A) That “the Word” we are to preach is selfless, self-sacrificial, unconditional Love (see Matthew 24:12-14 + John 8:31 + Matthew 28:16-20 et al), and

B) That that we are all Called by God (i.e. the Divine Essence that resides within us – see John 14:20-26) to preach that Word to others.

 

It is true that Jesus did not glorify himself when he chose to become a “High Priest” of The Way (Note that this verse says “High Priest”, not “the only celestial Son of God”) – but rather repeatedly deferred all praise to God during his ministry (see Mark 10:18, John 5:41, John 7:16, John 8:50-54, John 12:44 et al). It is also just as true — and just as important — that we have all been Called by Jesus himself to take up our own unique “crosses” of self-sacrifice and then go forth to emulate his Way, his Truth & his Life by following him (not worshipping him – see Matthew 16:24 et al).

 

Amen … Let it be so.

 

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