Our next regular meeting is Tuesday, September 9, at 6:30 pm at Prayer Watch Christian Center, 602 S. Washington St. in Kennewick. Our topic will be "Respect."
1 Peter 2:17, starts with the command, "Show proper respect to everyone."
In the original Greek, this is just two words
timao = value, respect, or honor
pas = each or everyone
There is a respect that is due to everyone, because we are all made and loved by God. If we deny others this respect, we deny it to ourselves as well. Or, looking at it the other way around, if we can't see the value that God puts on us, we can't see it in others.
This respect is in contrast to that which is given based on the things that set us apart; beauty, ability, accomplishment, power, and possessions. These things are all temporary. If we value others based on these things,we will try to find our own worth in them. We will always be insecure, because none of these things can last, and all are unpredictable.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
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