“Give respect to whom respect is due.” Rom.13
If we are supposed to respect those who deserve respect, does this mean that we withhold it when someone does not deserve it? I can think of some reasons why this is wise. Jesus had little respect for the religious leaders of His day because they were hurting people by weighing them down with religious rules instead of modeling a relationship with God. Sometimes the best way to respect someone isn’t to pander to their foolishness but to point it out. Respect what is respectable if you want the people to value what you value. Conversations Within ts 1/4/2013 (Jax, FL)
