Titles

The greatest among you must be a servant.  But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Matthew 23:11‭-‬12 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.23.11-12.NLT

The Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, stated that since his youth he has been known as Scomo and that he is still known as Scomo and does not mind being called this, even by children. This flies in the face of decorum. Yet, this is how many constituents address our PM.

Last night I watched a few episodes of The Crown, on Netflix, I saw the opposite with The Queen. There has been a disaster in a mine in Wales and the PM, Mr Wilson, asked the Queen to go with him to the village where 116 children had died. The Queen told him, "Royalty does not visit sites of disasters as they get in the way, they visit hospitals." Yet the PM was right. The Queen was needed. When she finally did go she was loved and appreciated, however, she was addressed as Your Majesty.

In my church, my pastor is known as Daz, short for Darrin. I have been in churches when it is expected that you address the pastor as Pastor. I understand the need for respect, however, Australia is less formal than many countries.

As a 66-year-old adult, I have nephews who call me Di, not Aunty Di, especially as they are adults themselves. I know little children who call me Di. I am fortunate that my young nephews and nieces who live nearby all still call me Aunty Di, however, I am sure that as they mature this will change.

What is the point? Scomo is challenging the status quo with allowing children to call him by his nickname. What was Jesus doing in the passage above? How does this affect me? Will I be offended if called a name that I do not appreciate? Does this make me proud? Could I change?

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