as a ransom for many. Jesus also said that unless you become like one of these little children then you have no place in my kingdom. Its an upside down kingdom, not the kingdom of this world. Jesus who is our Supreme High Priest (there is none greater who we are called to follow) set a perfect example of what it means to be a disciple.
Why is it that in so many "Christian" institutions, or churches people who have certain credentials or degrees feel they are entitled to be treated differently or better than their "lowly" brothers? Oh they would never say it flat out, with their shiny smile and 3 piece suit...but inwardly and their actions outwardly would deem obvious they are bluffing. Why is it that people are treated lesser than another in the church. James clearly stated that GOD DOES NOT SHOW FAVORITISM, in any way! Most of the church would treat the "rich man" who walks in with fine clothing and an expensive car, with a fat checkbook much differently than the "poor man" who clearly has nothing to offer. This is NOT THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, but clearly an attitude of the world. I am saddened than many in Christian seminaries and institutions are treating their fellow brothers and sisters in Christ this way.
I do not want to point the finger or slander with my tongue or thoughts, but there are many "Pharisees" in today's church that seriously need to be humiliated and disgraced in the same way that Jesus the "Righteous Rebel" called them out for. I will be the first to admit in my lowly position that I need to be humiliated at times in order to repent and return wholeheartedly to the true gospel, not a "man made tickling of the ears whatever you want to hear" gospel, but we need to REPENT and RETURN to truth.
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