Jesus puts the Pharisees on the stand this week and he exhorts his disciples against being called ‘Father’, ‘Teacher’ or ‘Master’, all of which we seem to routinely violate. Jesus’ words are harsh, but he is not attacking the Pharisees in anger. His Word can hurt, but it is like the surgeon’s knife which cuts only to heal. When we allow his Word to penetrate our hearts, we will also discover our own unique vocation to be father, teacher and servant-leader.