James 3:1 - My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
"Masters" = teachers, specifically teachers of the word of God in the church, such as pastors, preachers. Important cross refs for the Greek word: I Corinthians 12:28-29; Ephesians 4:11; I Timothy 2:7; II Timothy 1:11.
A man must not go into the pulpit ministry unless he is absolutely convinced that God has chosen him out for it, I Corinthians 9:16. Spurgeon would tell his ministry students that if they could be satisfied being anything other than a preacher, then leave right now and go do that thing, for the glory of God.
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