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\"\"<\/a>Interesting that John the Apostle only introduces himself as “The elder” in his second epistle. He doesn’t even note his name. He starts: “‘The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth'”<\/strong> 2 John 1. He uses the same greeting in his third letter.<\/p>\n

Now, if someone is a “Mr.” and also a “Doctor” they usually use the higher title to designate themselves. Apostle is a higher title than elder but John evidently isn’t like most people. He’s not much interested in rank. In this letter he is serving as leader of a local church so elder is plenty good enough for him.<\/p>\n

It’s not that titles are bad because they can help us understand how someone functions but those who hold them should do so as lightly as John. I remember a young man I once knew who was a pastor of a small church. He insisted on being called “Pastor” by everyone — even his wife called him that in public.<\/p>\n

I thought it strange at the time because the style in churches was becoming more and more informal. But I think this man suffered from some insecurity and needed his title to prop him up.<\/p>\n

It’s worth remembering when you look at those with church authority: they may have a different title than you but you both have the same calling: servanthood. On the other hand, if you hold a distinguished rank in the church, follow John’s example and don’t flaunt it.<\/p>\n

John suggests the most important thing a few verses after his greeting: “that we love one another.”<\/strong> (Verse 5) Follow that and don’t pull rank.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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