If Christ were on earth today, surrounded by those who bear the title of “Reverend” or “Right Reverend,” would He not repeat His saying, “Neither be ye called masters; for one is your Master, even Christ?” Matthew 23:10. The Scripture declares of God, “Holy and reverend is His name.” Psalm 111:9. To what human being is such a title befitting?—The Desire of Ages, 613 (1898). (Ev 133.1) MC VC

No Right to the Title “Reverend”—There must be no lowering of the standard as to what constitutes true education. It must be raised far above where it now stands. It is not men whom we are to exalt and worship; it is God, the only true and living God, to whom our worship and reverence are due. (Ev 133.2) MC VC

According to the teaching of the Scriptures, it dishonors God to address ministers as “Reverend.” No mortal has any right to attach this to his own name or to the name of any other human being. It belongs only to God, to distinguish Him from every other being. Those who lay claim to this title take to themselves God’s holy honor. They have no right to the stolen word, whatever their position may be. “Holy and reverend is His name.” Psalm 111:9. We dishonor God when we use this word where it does not belong.—The Youth’s Instructor, July 7, 1898. (Ev 133.3) MC VC

Little Men Handling Great Subjects—The ministers of the gospel are to present truth in its simplicity, through the blessing of God making the Scriptures profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. “Rightly dividing the word of truth”(2 Timothy 2:15)—this is the word that should be spoken of all our ministers. (Ev 133.4) MC VC