Deut. 28:47-50 1 Pet. 2:17-18 (1 Timothy 1:12-13), “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, 13 although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. Thayer - one who, uplifted with pride, either heaps insulting language upon others or does them some shameful act of wrong He treated others with aggressive disrespect. A Parallel - The recent violence toward police officers in our country testifies to this violent disrespect in the world… (Romans 1:30), “backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,” Disrespecting and insulting others grows out of a prideful heart, one that cares less for others and more for self. We ought to pause and consider whether we are also being insolent, treating others with disrespect, insults, or even violence.

We must respect God (Acts 10:34-35; Isa. 66:1-2). Respect authorities (1 Pet. 2:17; Rom. 13:1). Respect elders in the church (Heb. 13:7, 17). Respect those elder in age (1 Pet. 5:5; Lev. 19;32). Respect parents (Heb. 12:9; Eph. 6:2-3). Respect husbands (Eph. 5:33; cf. 1 Pet. 3:7). Respect for God leads to respect for others (1 Pet. 2:17; Eph. 5:17-21; Phil. 2:3-5). Reverence for God is expressed by humble obedience, without which, we will not be acceptable to Him (Acts 10:34-35), “Then Peter opened his mouth and said: "In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. 35 But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. Those who Respect God Hold Others in Respect Disrespect for Others is Disrespect for God