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Matthew 23: 8-10 But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers.And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ. Post 201 is nothing more than excuses for disobeying and justifying disobeying Jesus.

There is a big difference in recognizing one's "father" in the faith - as Paul was to Timothy - and addressing someone as Father. I doubt Paul would have insisted Timothy call him Father Paul. I think Jesus was talking about those who would lord it over others and be like the Pharisees who loved the attention and the praise of men. He expected a servant attitude and humility among brothers and sisters in the faith. JMHO

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There is a big difference in recognizing one's "father" in the faith - as Paul was to Timothy - and addressing someone as Father. I doubt Paul would have insisted Timothy call him Father Paul. I think Jesus was talking about those who would lord it over others and be like the Pharisees who loved the attention and the praise of men. He expected a servant attitude and humility among brothers and sisters in the faith. JMHO

Sounds familiar, doesn't it?