Respect –
esteem. Respect others by being polite and courteous to others and authorities
in our lives. Paul instructs the people at the church at Thessalonica about the
end times. The important part of this passage is to always respect those who
teach us—and as some translations say “admonish” us. Admonish is beyond
teaching—but to correcting us. Paul directs them…and us…to encourage and help each
other. There are always those in a group who are weak spiritually or
physically. We just need to watch out for each other—and be patient. How can we
apply that to our families? Children are usually teachable—and it is amazing
that sometimes we learn things from them. But kids can be stubborn and need to
be admonished when they are “unruly.” It takes patience and peace to teach your
children well.
Training Tip – Teach by being a good example—show respect for
others within and beyond your family. It is amazing how children pick up on
small things like comments that are made at home about other people. Have you
ever spoken respectfully to someone and then told your spouse what you really
feel about some person for whom you have no respect? Your children hear what
you say…and will imitate you. How are you going to teach them to be respectful?
Begin by showing your respect for them and requiring them to be respectful of
your spouse and of other in the family..
Lord Jesus, help us to live at peace with one
another, to show respect, esteem, for those who teach us and for whom we are
responsible to teach.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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