So, really, the Jewish Messiah will obviously be an extremely righteous person but is never to be idolized like xtians idolize their messiah. I think that's what is tripping me up. Even though I'm absolutely not a xtian in any way, shape, or form, when I think of the word "messiah" I subconsciously apply some of "their" rules, not because I believe them at all, but simply because they make their rules so well know. (Sigh)

This clears up a lot for me. Sophiee, thank you very much.