It Take Respect

Introduction

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Romans 12:10–13 ESV

10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Main Idea

How do we infuse respect into our relationships?

Genuinely Love people

The problem of superficiality.

The problem of conditional love.

Follow the model that Jesus set before us.

Enthusiastically Honor others

It is not a competition.

Enjoy the opportunities to uplift people.

Passionately Maintain Spiritual Health

Rejoice

Be patient

Pray

Generously Help those in need

When a need arises, be the first in line to help.

Guard you heart from guarding your heart.

Eagerly Practice Hospitality

Kindness and Compassion.

Take the initiative to comfort and encourage.

Conclusion

Matthew 25:35–40 ESV

35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’