“Respect”

We don’t look at having respect for someone or the lack of as being an issue with our spirit, but it does have an effect.  Usually, if we lack respect for something, we ignore it and will not comply. It can result in disobedience.

Our character and behavior matter to our spirit and soul. Having respect or lack of it can have consequences. It often dictates how we act and treat others. 

Respect:

-esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability:

-to be held in respect.

-to show regard or consideration for:

Someone who does not know or understand how to respect themselves will be clueless in showing respect for others.

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Re: Respect 

For the aged

Leviticus 19:32 NLT

Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the LORD.

Showing respect for the elderly, the aged is biblical. Most of us have been taught by our parents to show respect to those adults in a number of ways. 

Such as how we address them, We were taught yo day Miss or Mrs. And Mr. Not calling the adult by their first name.

To a host

Luke 14:8 NLT

When you are invited to a wedding feast, don't sit in the seat of honor. What if someone who is more distinguished than you has also been invited? 

9] The host will come and say, 'Give this person your seat.' Then you will be embarrassed, and you will have to take whatever seat is left at the foot of the table! 

10] Instead, take the lowest place at the foot of the table. Then when your host sees you, he will come and say, 'Friend, we have a better place for you!' Then you will be honored in front of all the other guests.

Don’t assume you need to sit up front or be the first. When invited somewhere, be humble and courteous of others.

Having respect for one another.

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🌟To one another:

Romans 12:9 NLT

Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. 

I feel that this might take a little more work because we need to build bonds and relationships. 

Don’t allow yourself to hate people, even disliking someone can get in the way of your  faith walk. And… when we dislike people there is no respect for them.

But curtesy, kindness, and showing respect can open up the opportunity for a deeper connection and with time, fondness and a Christian bond.  

Love:

-a strong feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, such as for a parent, child, friend, or pet:

-active, self-giving concern for the well-being of others:

-Love of one's neighbor is the greatest virtue.

Above all,  “Love for one another” is platonic-

-🌟being, relating to, or involving the kind of love that characterizes a friendship; free of sexual desire or romantic overtones.

A friendship. Free of sexual desire or romantic overtones. Can’t dress this enough. 

Because not everyone is single. And being single does not mean that person should be considered. It is platonic and this should always be a safe space for all.

It is real when you can admit that you do care for others. And as friendships grow stronger  this camaraderie  

can grow.

Romans 12:9 NLT

Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.

Hate what is wrong. 

The only hate present should be for immorality, corruption and anything else that we know is wrong, unrighteous, and unholy.

Hold tightly to what is good. 

Hold on to what is morally right, and good. We can strive to see the good in situations and people.

Romans 12:10 Love each other with genuine affection

Doing the above points, we can be genuine with our affections. As it tells us to do in Roman’s 12:10.

It is fun and everyone can enjoy themselves giving honor to others. 

and take delight in honoring each other.

Honor:

the privilege of being associated with or receiving a favor from a respected person, group, organization, etc.

When you hold a lot of respect for someone, you do mind speaking about them.

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Php 2:3  Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. ⛓️‍💥

Php 2:3  Let nothing be done through strife 

Strife: 

-vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism

-a quarrel, struggle, or clash

-competition or rivalry

or vainglory;

-excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements, abilities, etc.; boastful vanity.

but in lowliness of mind

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Lowliness- humility, humble

The opposite of this is Bold, impure, immoral. If these traits are displayed that is when strife is present. 

Vanity, and strife can give birth to evil intentions which  have the opposite effect on building a trusting, and loving relationship between individuals whose focus is building camaraderie. 👇🏽

Camaraderie:

a spirit of trust and goodwill among people closely associated in an activity or endeavor.

This can be built in every situation, such as on the job. However, it is special building camaraderie between a fellow brother or sister in Christ. It strengthens bonds and the ministry.

let each esteem the other better than themselves:

Maintaining humbleness is key. We stay grounded when we don’t view ourselves better than others.

Philippians 2:3 NLT

Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves

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1Pe 2:17  Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. 

1 Peter 2:17 NLT

Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.

What does respect have to do with our walk with God?

Always remember: you have to give respect to get respect.

Last but not least: learn to apply these principles to yourself. We should always respect ourselves.

My closing prayer:

Lord, we know what it is to respect others. The tricky part is, we don’t all realize that lack of respect for someone can effect out spirit and that effects our salvation when we are evil, cruel, or self centered based on how we feel about others.

I pray as we study your word, we will receive the wisdom needed to apply these valuable lessons to our lives in an effort to live holy in your sight.

I pray this message is a seed for those who need it. Allow it to take root and grow. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

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