8: But you may not be named Teacher: for one is your teacher, and you are all brothers.
9: And give no man the name of father on earth: because one is your Father, who is in heaven.
10: And you may not be named guides: because one is your Guide, even Christ.
11: But let the greatest among you be your servant.
12: And whoever makes himself high will be made low, and whoever makes himself low will be made high. Matthew 23
So we are all equal in Christ whatever our specific job or role. That is great in principle. In practice,it doesn't seem to happen much. We need to stay focused on equal standing.
I don't think this means that we need to disrespect anyone, especially anyone who thinks they are of 'greater' worth. They are still due respect. But we need to respect each and every person we see & speak to. We can hope for respect in return. (I am not holding my breath)
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