On another current thread about what to call a Priest
has recently turned into using the title of Reverend.
How do you address a priest?
Over the years there has been some discussion about Reverend.
In fact, some of our BB members use Rev in their user name
1) "Reverend" as a title
2) Please call me Reverend
3) Is it wrong to refer to a man as "Reverend?"
4) Men whom call themselves "Reverend"
Many will say that Psalm 119:11 states: "He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. (KJV)
NJKV & NASV, CEV, NIV.... Holy and awesome is his name
Gods Word.... His name is Holy and terrifying
NLT...... What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!
CSB......His name is holy and awe-inspiring.
Lets consider this:
Psalm is a Book of poetry - it is a Book of Wise sayings
and as such they are not directives (ie -Thou shalt not bear false witness)
Vs 9 - in the KJV states "reverend" -
according to Strongs - one meaning is: to fear, reverence, honour, respect
and likewise we should honor and respect our ordained clergy.
(Yes, I realize there are some exceptions!)
Now, I do use the Title of Rev - but am I comparing myself to God Himself?
OF COURSE not - the position I hold demands that respect - and it is my duty
to uphold such standards.
On some of the links above - some have said that in church, folks call each other,
even the pastor by their first name. Makes me think of a radio show I hosted one night.
The title was "What is Americas # Number One Problem" As I came on the air -
the answer I gave was "Lack of responsibility and respect"
Part of that belief is my time in the Army - I would always call an NCO as "Sergeant" and
referred to officers - by their Rank or "Sir". In addition - we would always salute officers.
That salute is a sign of respect and greeting them in peace. Sadly, especially in civilian life
I do see large lack of respect.
On the other had - I do not demand that I be addressed as Rev. This is especially true
in non-religious situations - ie - I am on the county committee for my political party. While at a
Party meeting we just address each other by our first name. Now, when we had a fund-raising
dinner - I was asked to give the invocation - in the program, I was listed as Rev (Salty)
Now, a couple of other things.
1) I do not like to be referred to as "THE Rev (Salty)
If a medical doctor was on the program - would they print "The Doctor Smith"
I don't care for the term "layman"
Psalm 111:9 is the only reference to this in the Bible
So the basic question is: Does the Scripture prohibit the use of the term "Reverend"
Open for discussion
has recently turned into using the title of Reverend.
How do you address a priest?
Over the years there has been some discussion about Reverend.
In fact, some of our BB members use Rev in their user name
1) "Reverend" as a title
2) Please call me Reverend
3) Is it wrong to refer to a man as "Reverend?"
4) Men whom call themselves "Reverend"
Many will say that Psalm 119:11 states: "He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. (KJV)
NJKV & NASV, CEV, NIV.... Holy and awesome is his name
Gods Word.... His name is Holy and terrifying
NLT...... What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!
CSB......His name is holy and awe-inspiring.
Lets consider this:
Psalm is a Book of poetry - it is a Book of Wise sayings
and as such they are not directives (ie -Thou shalt not bear false witness)
Vs 9 - in the KJV states "reverend" -
according to Strongs - one meaning is: to fear, reverence, honour, respect
and likewise we should honor and respect our ordained clergy.
(Yes, I realize there are some exceptions!)
Now, I do use the Title of Rev - but am I comparing myself to God Himself?
OF COURSE not - the position I hold demands that respect - and it is my duty
to uphold such standards.
On some of the links above - some have said that in church, folks call each other,
even the pastor by their first name. Makes me think of a radio show I hosted one night.
The title was "What is Americas # Number One Problem" As I came on the air -
the answer I gave was "Lack of responsibility and respect"
Part of that belief is my time in the Army - I would always call an NCO as "Sergeant" and
referred to officers - by their Rank or "Sir". In addition - we would always salute officers.
That salute is a sign of respect and greeting them in peace. Sadly, especially in civilian life
I do see large lack of respect.
On the other had - I do not demand that I be addressed as Rev. This is especially true
in non-religious situations - ie - I am on the county committee for my political party. While at a
Party meeting we just address each other by our first name. Now, when we had a fund-raising
dinner - I was asked to give the invocation - in the program, I was listed as Rev (Salty)
Now, a couple of other things.
1) I do not like to be referred to as "THE Rev (Salty)
If a medical doctor was on the program - would they print "The Doctor Smith"
I don't care for the term "layman"
Psalm 111:9 is the only reference to this in the Bible
So the basic question is: Does the Scripture prohibit the use of the term "Reverend"
Open for discussion
