FReeper Canteen ~ Military Structure: US Marines ~ December 19, 2005

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[The Mayor]

December 19, 2005

Respect

Read:
1 Timothy 6:1-6

Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor. —1 Timothy 6:1

Bible In One Year: 1 Timothy 4-6

As a schoolteacher, my wife has noticed that behavior seems to be deteriorating with each successive class of students. Many children show little respect for older people.

First Timothy 6 reveals that disrespect is not unique to our generation. Paul, who ministered to a culture built on slavery, highlighted this concern. He wrote, "Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren" (v.2). Paul knew that slaves, whose welfare depended on their master's goodwill, were capable of being disrespectful.

We may say that people need to show themselves worthy of respect before we can respect them. But respecting another person is much more about who we are than about who the other person is.

Paul gave the main reason believers should excel in respect: "So that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed" (v.1).

Sadly, the worst cases of disrespect are sometimes found among those who claim to follow Jesus. But when believers excel in all they do, God's name is lifted up. All of us are to bring honor and glory to the Lord's name.

Excelling in respect for others honors God. —Albert Lee

O help me, Lord, to show respect,
To always honor You;
And may I bring You highest praise
In everything I do. —Sper

One who would be truly respected must first respect others.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Mind Of Christ

[tomkow6]

You wouldn't be a jarhead, by any chance, would you? LOL!

Semper Fi, from a Taxi driver!

[luvie]

Thanks, Star.

I thanked a hero's wife today...I am still touched by the experience.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Awesome an Old Man- Welcome to the Canteen and thank you for your service to America. It is wonderful to have you here!

[tomkow6]

 Hi, An Old Man!

Welcome to the Canteen!

 

Wanna buy a burka?

 

 

[StarCMC]

I like the Eleanor Roosevelt quote! LMAO!!

[luvie]

Thanks, Kathy...I was tearing up as I typed the lines for the table. It was hard to get it right with the blurry screen.

[tomkow6]

Thank you, Tonk!

[StarCMC]

LOL -- Sorry birthday boys!!

[luvie]

Thanks, Connie...our guys humble me.

[tomkow6]

Thank you, Star!

...hmmmm, who told???

[tomkow6]

Thank you, Connie!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, they're fighting for our Freedom.

Prayers going up.

[StarCMC]

AWESOME!! Thank you so much for sharing and thank you for your service to our country!! We owe you a debt we can never repay. *HUGS!*

[El Gran Salseron]

Cool thread, *! :-)

[tomkow6]

Thank you, Ms Feather!

I'd offer you some CHOCOLATE cake, but MoJo ate it all!

[tomkow6]

Thank you, Lauren!

[StarCMC]

Thank you, Your Honor!

[tomkow6]

Thank you, Seven!

Is Godzilla gonna stop in today?

[StarCMC]

AWESOME Luv. I know just what you mean.