Not Above The Teacher

A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master. It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign the members of his household! Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim upon the housetops. Matthew 10:24-27 

Beelzebul is Satan, the ruler of demons.  It is important not to take scripture out of context. Here Jesus is speaking to His disciples, giving them directions as He sends them out into the land of Israel to proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven to the Jews—not the Gentiles. The Jews were to be given a chance first to hear Jesus’ teachings from His disciples. They were being given a chance to accept Him as the Son of God…or to reject Him. Jesus sent them to the Jews first, before allowing them to go to the Gentiles. Just as Jesus’ disciples were not above their teacher…disciples today should not consider themselves above their teacher—not above their earthly teacher…and certainly not above or even equal to Jesus. Just as Jesus’ disciples were to speak and proclaim Jesus’ teaching—we should do the same. Don’t fear Satan’s followers—for they will be shown for who they are. Just tell what you know about Jesus—speak and proclaim.  

RSVP: Jesus is asking you—inviting you—to speak and proclaim His teachings. How will you respond to Him today? 

Prayer ~ Jesus, lead us into opportunities where we can speak about You—proclaiming You to be our Lord and Savior—and telling others just what You have done in our lives. Please give us wisdom to speak the right words to the right people…at the right time.

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.