Do not be called a leader, because Christ exists your only leader, the one now also greatest among you will exist your servant . * Have you ever wondered about this verse? Often it is translated "do not be called a teacher," or instructor but teacher is a different Greek word. Also the primary gift of Jesus was teaching and he calls people in the Church to teach, giving them the gift of teaching. This word for leader is from two words, from katá "according to, by way of, down from a higher to a lower plane" and hēgéomai, " to lead the way, going before as a chief," properly, a leader. Based upon this definition and other supporting scriptures this verse is better translated as "do not be called a leader," thus contradicting many who would be against such a definition. Jesus is the Way, he is our leader, and a Pastor fits with what Jesus would call greatest in the Kingdom of God, one who is not a leader, not chief, not someone who lords over ...
When we bear fruit, after being deeply rooted, and growing up truth in love, the love of God is fulfilled.