Tuesday, February 12, 2008
~ 5:46 PM ~
Respect
For almost 22 years, I always believed that respect should be earned. Oh how often we say "he's such a bad tutor/lecturer/captain/leader/boss/supervisor, he doesnt deserve my respect" or "oh, whave have you done that deserve my respect?!"
As i was reading the bible, i heard a voice ringing in my heart that said "Jason, respect is to be given, not earned." I was stunned. CAuse firstly, it goes against the belief that i have held to so firmly for 22 years and secondly, the conviction welled up and i actually agreed with it, that respect is to be given.
Rom 13:1-2
"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established.....consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves"
Then how about those who are under us? Yes, you GIVE them respect too!
1 Peter 5:2-3
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers....NOT LORDING it over those entrusted to you, but being EXAMPLES to the flock."
Get the picture?? ^_^
