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“A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country.”(马可·福音10:41)
The above saying has always been taken to mean that a true prophet is not likely to be appreciated in his own home. This may be true in many cases, but not always. A case in point is that of Moses, who had great influence among his own people, the Israelites.
Moses was, of course, a major figure in the Bible. He led the Exodus from Egypt and founded the nation of Israel. He was the lawgiver in whose commandments became the cornerstone of the Jewish faith. He was a prophet and was seen as a leader to whom God spoke directly.
Even in his own time, Moses was viewed as a great guiding figure for his people. The Ten Commandments, which he drafted and imposed, were held up as a code of righteousness and justice that all of the people should obey. He was held in great respect and awe by his people, who were awed by his ability to communicate with God.
When Moses returned from his journey up Mount Sinai, the Israelites were grieved that he was absent for so long. But when he returned, they accepted him and his instructions without question. They believed that he had been divinely chosen to lead them, and followed his guidance without hesitation.
This demonstrates that a prophet need not always be without honor in his own country. In the case of Moses, he was trusted and respected by his people, who were willing to take his lead and accept his instruction. Though some prophets may not receive their due honors in their own land, Moses shows that this need not always be the case.