Respect….
And then, we get to respect…” a wife must respect her husband “ ….I am not dwelling on that phase…I am so thankful that I had a husband worthy of respect and who, in turn, respected and loved me…
No, I guess this really went further…in the following verses, the Word addresses how to treat others as well, with respect, sincerity of heart, serving wholeheartedly, no threats, not exasperating…and I realize these are between children, slaves, masters, but doesn’t a common thread still work with those around us…kindness, courtesy, care, empathy, sympathy,….
respect
respected; respecting; respects
1
a
: to consider worthy of high regard : ESTEEM
2
: to have reference to :concern
Merriam Webster
There is article after article about common courtesy, respect for others when you look up references…how to to treat others, how to treat family, co-workers, bosses, employees…etc, etc, etc…
Getting along with others…and the Word addresses this issue as well…
“‘Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the Lord your God.
Lev.19:3
“‘Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.
Lev.19.32
Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Rom.13.7
Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
1Pet.2.17,1Pet.3.7
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.
And be thankful.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
Col.3.12-15,Col.3.17,Col.3.16
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Eph.4.2,Eph.4.29,Eph.4.31,Eph.4.32
Thank YOU…
Let the words of my mouth…
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