Christ is the Only Master - Matthew 23:10

Matthew the apostle wrote how Jesus said, “call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven”, and in chapter twenty-three and verse ten of his book Matthew shared how Jesus said, “one is your Master, even Christ” where we read:

Neither be you called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

The verse reads, “Neither be you called masters:”. Matthew began with the word, “neither” which means “no and in no way” “be you called” which means “should the multitudes and the disciples be named or saluted as” “masters” which means “guides or teachers”. Matthew shared how Jesus said the “people in the crowd” and His “disciples” should not be “saluted” as “teachers and guides”.

The verse goes on to say, “ for one is your Master, even Christ.” Matthew continued with the words, “for one” which means “because, since and on account that One particular person” “is your Master” or “is the multitude and disciples' guide and teacher”, “even Christ” which refers to “the anointed One, the Messiah and the Son of God”. Matthew shared how Jesus said the “Christ” was to be the only person the “multitudes and disciples” were to salute as “teacher”.

When we think through Matthew's words in this verse, we see Jesus give instruction to His disciples and the crowd about whom they should “salute” as “guides or teachers”. God is the only “teacher” who is able to give people “everlasting life” which is provided through belief and trust in His Son Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only One worthy to be known as “Master” and “Christ”, and those who are wise shall yield their lives to Him as “Savior and Lord”.

Next time we see Matthew write how Jesus says, “he that is the greatest among you shall be your servant”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

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