The Miracle of Respect

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Jesus Christ demonstrates great respect in this text.◦ We’ll see Jesus demonstrate respect in three ways.◦ For Jesus, respect is about service.

“The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister” (Mk 10:45).

The night He was betrayed, Jesus took up a towel & washed His disciples’ feet.

◦ As disciples of Jesus, we must greatly value service. Mk 10:43-44. “If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet;

ye also ought to wash one another’s feet” (Jn 13:14).

Young people (ages 18-35) are more rude today than in previous generations.◦ They are 21% less likely to say hello to their neighbors.◦ They are 18% less likely to give up a seat for a woman

or an elderly person.◦ They are 17% less likely to give up a seat for a

pregnant woman on public transportation.

To be respectful is

to be Christlike.

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God has always held marriage in high esteem.◦ It’s God who created marriage (Gen 2:21-25).◦ “Marriage is honourable in all” (Heb 13:4).

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Respect for parents is so important.◦ Eph 6:1-3.◦ “Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is

well pleasing unto the Lord” (Col 3:20).

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Respect for others is immensely biblical.◦ Every person is made in the likeness & image of God;

therefore, every person is worthy of respect.◦ “All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to

you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets” (Matt 7:12).

To be respectful is

to be Christlike.

Marriage.◦ Husbands and wives are to respect one another.

“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord” (Eph 5:22).

“Ye husbands, dwell with [your wives] according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered” (1 Pet 3:7).

◦ Do at least one thing this week to show respect to your spouse.

Parents.◦ Scripture teaches us to respect our parents.◦ How will you show respect to your parents this week?

Others. How will you serve other people this week?

“To be respectful is to be Christlike.”◦ Throughout His life, Jesus respected His heavenly

Father: “Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with

God and man” (Lk 2:52).

◦ How will you show respect to your Father this week?