“Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.” ! Peter 2:17 (NIV)
Today, let’s invite others to join us on this journey of practicing honor.
I recently found myself in a social setting with young people who were being very disrespectful. I asked them to settle down and the request was ignored. I asked again. And again. Finally, I inquired, “Do you behave this way at school?” Their response saddened me, “Yes.”
I have asked others (parents, teachers, etc.) and was informed that in many settings, young people are running the show and there are little or no consequences for poor behavior. I came away from that event with a broken heart. How difficult life is going to be for these young people, if they do not learn to respect authority and honor others.
Let’s call others to a higher standard!
Adults, let’s live lives that are worthy of honor and respect, and model this behavior for the children and young adults around us.
Young people, even if you do not have a role model to follow, pick up your Bible and read about Jesus! He is the standard by which we are all called to live!
Heavenly Father, our culture has strayed far from Your commands. We must get back to the basics and learn to love, honor and respect You and the people around us. Start with me. Change my heart and make my life an example for others to follow. I choose to follow Your ways. Give me the courage to call others to join me in this radical way of living.
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