Pastor Neli talked on the topic of "Respect"
Ephesians 5:18 - 6:9 we did inspect
The world's view of respect is recognition by others
Dictionary.com has two definitions, take your druthers
"Esteem of an ability" or "a particular detail"
From Latin "look back in regard" they entail
Pastor said that in an intersection not to stop
Even if the worldly view is to always be on top
The biblical view turns that upside down
From the bottom, serve all others in town
Pastor talked of four facets of godly respect
All of us must die he did interject
This is important for us to bear in mind
God's respect is more important than that of mankind
To be filled with the spirit was the first
Hannah and David's praise could not be reversed
We should also learn to praise God more
Instead of giving athletes and singers a roar
The second facet was submission
Hidden agendas we should decommission
True submission means being willing to serve
Loving our neighbor, keeping nothing in reserve
Genuine service, not eye service was the third
Don't be a people-pleaser, from Pastor we heard
Serve even when there is nobody observing
Even if this thought is a bit unnerving
So instead of exalting yourself and then being humbled
Be exalted by humbling yourself without a grumble
Instead of saying "check me out"
"Pour me out" is what life should be about
An attitude of sacrifice was number four
Per God's will, the cross Jesus bore
What He did for us was perfect
So He deserves our respect
In the same way, we should aim
To live for God, not for fame
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