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Respect

Respect Others with Your Words

July 12, 2015 • Pastor Richard Schmidt

If kind words are becoming a rarity in today's culture of individuality, and knowing our own sinfulness, how can we honor God by showing respect in our words? Like many Christian actions it requires a heart centered on God and practice. Practice in taming our mind, taming our tone, and training our tongue.

Respecting Authority Established by God

July 5, 2015 • Pastor Richard Schmidt

As Christians we are called to respect the governmental authorities established by God to keep order and carry out His will on earth. This can be especially challenging when we disagree with policies or when the authorities are self-serving, but we are still called to show respect. Turning our hearts to God through prayer can help us with this command. By praying for our officials, God's guidance in national affairs, and unity we not only prepare ourselves for that outward showing of respect, but honor God, the ultimate authority in all things, who has given us the command in the first place.

Respect God Because of His Authority

June 28, 2015 • Pastor Richard Schmidt

God's role as creator gives him authority over all creation and therefore He is due our respect. Rather than holding it over us and forcing the bending of our will to His however, God comes to us in love and forgiveness, wanting us to have a relationship with Him. How much greater then our desire to show Him respect in our actions, worship, and prayer!