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Called to the ministry
In the Service of Men
The Ministry cannot be attained with much secular preparation and studies: nor can
an office be achieved by the mere ordination of men. The result would be a creation
of a system that is politically influenced. Such was the case when the Son of God
entered the scene and began his ministry. Men like Caiaphas and Anas (one a a high
priest, and both men of great influence during that time) would exchange the most
prestigious roles to retain the power and authority among the Pharisees and Council.
God had not spoken by the prophets and the Levitical priesthood for more than 400
years. Consequently, it was impossible for the Jewish leaders to be sensitive to the
Voice of God. They had become so spiritually deteriorated, that their future leaders
would be chosen solely by their demonstrable service and visible obedience to the
religious system at the time. History tells us that that system was filled with corruption
and selfish interests among both groups and individuals. It was, I may add, a mirror
image of of what we see today.
"And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets..."
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