RESPECT&

SELF RESPECT

WHAT

RESPECT: (noun) “an act of giving particular attention.”“high or special regard.”“the quality or state of being esteemed.”

WEBSTER

“Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the Lord your God.” Leviticus 19:3

“Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.” Leviticus 19:32

“Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.” 1 Peter 2:16-18

WHO

WHO

“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” Matthew 5:44

WHO

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34

“A kind hearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.” Proverbs 11:16

“He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.” Proverbs 13:13

WHY

“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine."  "Dear woman, why do you involve me?" Jesus replied, "My time has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." John 2:1-5

HOW

WHAT

SELF RESPECT: (noun) “a proper respect for oneself as a

human being.”“regard for one’s own standing or

position.”“a confidence and satisfaction in

oneself.”

WEBSTER

“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

WHY

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not conform to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:1-2

HOW

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.”

1 Peter 3:3-4

HOW