My parents taught me to say, “Yes Sir.” and “Yes Ma’am.” Reverence and respect were an important part of my upbringing. Showing respect to others is one way we show respect to God. The opposite is also true. A lack of respect for authority--grown-ups, teachers, policemen and people who hold office--is also a lack of reverence toward God. We may disagree with the policies of someone in office but we should never be disrespectful to them. Old people in particular are also high on God’s list of showing respect. To respect them is to respect HIm.
"'Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God.” Lev.19 Conversations Within” ts 5/31/2016
