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Why should Christians avoid calling men priests?

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Christians should avoid calling men priests because Jesus Christ is the sole High Priest, and any human mediator undermines His unique role.

The practice of calling men 'priests' contradicts the New Testament teaching that Jesus Christ alone is our High Priest. As stated in Hebrews 4:14, He has entered the heavenly places on our behalf, making any earthly priest unnecessary. This acknowledgment protects the sufficiency of Christ’s work and avoids the blasphemy of suggesting that any other human being could mediate or intercede between God and man, as that role is exclusively filled by the God-man, our Lord.

Recognizing Christ as the sole High Priest also encourages believers to embrace their own priesthood in Him, where they can approach God directly, pray, and worship without the need for human intermediaries. This understanding empowers the individual believer, affirming their dignity and responsibility in the faith and allowing them to fully participate in worship and service to God.

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