Jesus has never been in favor of us having a title or a position. For instance, in Matthew 23:8 he says that we should not even have the title of teacher because we only have one teacher, and we are all brethren. What that means is that we can execute the role of teaching as an ambassador of our teacher – Jesus Christ. The same applies to those SERVING AS deacons, pastors, missionaries, etc.

Jesus illustrates this principle in Luke 7: 36-50. Here we have a humble harlot kneeling at the feet of Jesus and washing his feet with her tears. While this beautiful humble serving gift is going on, the pious Simon, with the title of Pharisee, is taking on the role of judge, jury, and executioner. His mistake is to think that his thoughts will not be made known. But they are: Luke 7:39 (ESV) — 39 Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner.”

Friend, are you currently the Humble Harlot at Jesus’ feet or have you assumed the Pious Position of judging your fellow man?