Jesus spoke the Truth
In regards to Mary the mother of Jesus; I've always thought she was just a very fortunate woman. I believe she was chosen by God to be the earthly mother of Jesus. There were no other honors afforded her besides bearing and raising Jesus the Christ. Mary was a highly esteemed woman in God's eyes, but she was a mortal human (fallible) being. There are no additional honors due to her besides the ones she receive; She is not to be worshiped or adored in violation of the ten commandments.
On several occasions during Christ's life as portrayed in the New Testament we hear Jesus demonstrate His superiority to Mary; Such was the case the time when He stood behind at Jerusalem, then Mary discovered Him missing she asked Him what He was doing in the temple: "I must be about my Father's business" -
49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
50And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
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Luke 2:49-52.
On another occasion Jesus was at a wedding when His mother Mary asked Him about the wine, ("They have no wine"), He answered her:
4Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
5His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
.5His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
John 2:4,5.
Once while Jesus spoke to the pharisees about the Sabbath, healing, and signs someone hinted that Mary wanted to see Him:
46While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
47Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
48But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
49And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
50For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
47Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
48But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
49And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
50For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Matthew 12:46-50.
27And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.
28But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
28But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Luke 11:27, 28.
Finally, while Jesus was dying at the cross he saw His mother Mary and John His beloved disciple, He instructed them:
25Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
26When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
27Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
26When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
27Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
John 19:25-27.
The world's veneration of the virgin Mary is contrary to the words of Jesus, and in direct opposition to the Gospels and the Ten commandments. I've often wondered where this undue worship of Mary comes from? It is central to Roman Catholic doctrines and dogmas, but, not restricted to their church alone. While surfing the Internet I was perplexed by this peculiar poem titled 'Not Only Mary's Song'. Does this seem like sound doctrine to you?
It is a well established Biblical fact that all the honor and glory and power is for the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and no one else. Let's always remember that!
.Arsenio.
