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Introduction When you hear the word “Preacher” most people think of someone like Father Flanagan, Pastor Kirby, Reverend Bradford, or even Rabbi Liebowitz. In other words, the word preacher to them means a person with a title. Someone who has elevated themselves above the others for their knowledge of the scriptures. But what does the bible say in regards to the use of titles? Sitting in Moses’ Seat In Matt. 23:1-12, Jesus was talking about the Pharisees and how they loved the attention their positions gave them. As religious leaders, they took advantage of the situation by getting the best seats at meals (vs. 6), they made their garments more extravagant (vs. 5), and they basked in the glory when they were greeted in the marketplace (vs. 7). Jesus, however, did not approve of this behavior as they elevated themselves above the common man. He went on to say in vs. 8-10, “But you, do not be called 'Rabbi'; for One is your Teacher, the Chr...