Pastors Leading the flock???)

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> I believe it was someone named Paul, that said FOLLOW ME as I
> follow Christ.
>
> Pastor Fitzgerel
>
Even though the original Greek was all caps (guess they didn't use email
;-), its amazing what the use of a few capitals will do. Pastor Fitzgerel
can emphasize one portion of the verse, while another portion can be
emphasized by changing which words have caps:

follow me AS I FOLLOW CHRIST

or

follow me as I follow CHRIST

See how the emphasis (and thus our interpretation) of the verse can change
depending where the emphasis is placed.

I don't think Paul would be comfortable with Pastor F's iteration (too much
emphasis on man), nor my first try (too litle emphasis on man). I think he
would be really comfortable with my last crack at it (all the emphasis on
Christ). If pastor and saint can place altheir focus on Christ then the
leading and following will take place as it ought.

'nuff said

Frank Vandenburg