RESPECT

Respect is recognizing someone else’s worth, honoring them for what they have done and for who they are. In a very real sense, it is a gift you confer on someone, a gift of valuing them highly. To honor and respect others requires humility on our part, because we are making others look good without trying to make ourselves look good at the same time.

HOW DO I GAIN RESPECT?

Jude 1:20 . . . You, dear friends, must continue to build your lives on the foundation of your holy faith.

Matthew 7:12 . . . Do for others what you would like them to do for you.

Romans 2:10 . . . There will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good.

1 Kings 13:8 . . . Even if you gave me half of everything you own, I would not go with you.

We gain respect in much the same way that we show it-building our lives on God’s Word, treating others the way we would like to be treated, not compromising our character, and standing up for truth no matter what.

HOW DO I SHOW RESPECT TO GOD?

Leviticus 19:30 . . . “show reverence toward my sanctuary, for I am the Lord.”

Deuteronomy 10:12 . . . What does the Lord your God require of you? He requires you to fear him, to live according to his will, to love and worship him with all your heart and soul.

2 Kings 17:36 . . . “Worship only the Lord, who brought you out of Egypt with such mighty miracles and power. You must worship him and bow before him; offer sacrifices to him alone.”

Psalm 96:4-9 . . . O nations of the world, recognize the Lord; recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong. Give to the Lord the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come to worship him. Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him.

Hebrews 12:28-29 . . . Since we are receiving a Kingdom that cannot be destroyed, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. For our God is a consuming fire.

We should show our respect for God by serving and worshiping him with reverence.

Psalm 22:23 . . . Praise the Lord, all you who fear him! Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob! Show him reverence, all you descendants of Israel!

Isaiah 33:13 . . . “you that are near, acknowledge my might!”

Revelation 19:5 . . . “Praise our God, all his servants, from the least to the greatest, all who fear him.”

One way to show God our respect is by praising him for what he has done and for who he is.

Ecclesiastes 5:1 . . . As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut!

Habakkuk 2:20 . . . The Lord is in his holy Temple. Let all the earth be silent before him.

Zephaniah 1:7 . . . “Stand in silence in the presence of the Sovereign Lord.”

Keeping silence in God’s presence shows respect for him.

Exodus 20:20 . . . “Don’t be afraid,” Moses said, “for God has come in this way to show you his awesome power. From now on, let your fear of him keep you from sinning!”

Our reverence for God should keep us from sinning.

Leviticus 22:32 . . . “Do not treat my holy name as common and ordinary. I must be treated as holy by the people of Israel. It is I, the Lord, who makes you holy.”

Respect for God means that we show reverence for his name.

Psalm 115:11 . . . All you who fear the Lord, trust the Lord! He is your helper; he is your shield.

When we trust in God we show that we truly respect him.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 . . . Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the duty of every person.

Obedience to God is a way to respect him.

2 Chronicles 19:6-9 . . . “Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please the Lord.”

Nehemiah 5:15 . . . This was quite a contrast to the former governors who had laid heavy burdens on the people, demanding a daily ration of food and wine, besides a pound of silver. Even their assistants took advantage of the people. But because of my fear of God, I did not act that way.

If we truly respect God, we should treat other people with fairness and justice.

Acts 10:2 . . . He was a devout man who feared the God of Israel, as did his entire household. He gave generously to charity.

Giving to charity is a way to show our reverence for God.

HOW DO WE SHOW RESPECT TO OTHERS?

Luke 10:30-37 . . . Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt deep pity. Kneeling beside him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds.

Romans 12:10 . . . Take delight in honoring each other.

Philippians 2:3 . . . Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself.

1 Peter 2:17 . . . Love your Christian brothers and sisters.

1 Thessalonians 5:12 . . . Honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work.

Romans 13:7 . . . Give to everyone what you owe them.

1 Corinthians 8:1 . . . It is love that really builds up the church.

James 2:1 . . . How can you claim that you have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people more than others?

Respect involves showing more concern for people than agendas, thinking highly of others, building them up in love, and treating everyone with fairness and integrity.

WHOM SHOULD WE HONOR AND RESPECT?

Exodus 3:5 . . . “Do not come any closer,” God told him. “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground.”

1 Samuel 12:24 . . . Be sure to fear the Lord and sincerely worship him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you.

Nehemiah 1:11 . . . O Lord, please hear my prayer! Listen to the prayers of those of us who delight in honoring you.

Revelation 4:11 . . . You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you created everything.

We must show respect to God above all else.

Exodus 20:12 . . . Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God will give you.

We must honor and respect our parents.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 . . . Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. . . . Think highly of them and give them your wholehearted love because of their work.

Spiritual leaders must be treated with respect.

Leviticus 19:32 . . . Show your fear of God by standing up in the presence of elderly people and showing respect for the aged.

We should respect the elderly.

Exodus 22:28 . . . “Do not blaspheme God or curse anyone who rules over you.”

Ecclesiastes 10:20 . . . Never make light of the king, even in your thoughts. And don’t make fun of a rich man, either. A little bird may tell them what you have said.

1 Samuel 24:5-7 . . . It is a serious thing to attack the Lord’s anointed one.

We should show respect to those in authority over us.

Ephesians 6:5-9 . . . Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. . . . And in the same way, you masters must treat your slaves right. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites.

Employers and employees should each treat each other with respect.

Luke 14:11 . . . The proud will be humbled, but the humble will be honored.

Romans 12:10 . . . Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

1 Peter 2:17 . . . Show respect for everyone. Love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God. Show respect for the king.

We must treat all people with respect.

PROMISES FROM GOD:

Psalm 33:18 . . . The Lord watches over those who fear him.

Psalm 25:12-14 . . . Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose. They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the Promised Land. Friendship with the Lord is reserved for those who fear him. With them he shares the secrets of his covenant.

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