INTRODUCTION:

1. God does not endure a lack of esteem, honor or respect.
2. Today – seems to be a scarcity of respect for others.
3. Why does there seem to be so little respect?
4. Where is there a lack of respect visible?
5. How can respect be returned to our lives?

1. Not taught – Children see parents – and learn to disrespect
2. Selfish attitude (Me first)
3. Respect must be earned – NOT TRUE!
   Trust must be earned – respect is automatic.
   

1. Home/Family – Obey parents, siblings, "Honor parents", Spouse
2. School – Principle, teachers, custodian, coach, books
3. Work – Boss, fellow-workers, pride in work, product care
4. Church – teachers, elders, deacons
5. Government – President, Congress, (rated just above used-car salesmen
6. Shopping – crowd into lines, shove, grab, block asiles with cart
7. Buildings – Graffitti, break windows,
8. Property – Break, borrow and not return

1. Learn to respect God, Bible, church.
2. If you respect God – other things will fall into place.