What does the bible say about respecting one another?

Answer 1

Romans 12:9-13

Don't just pretend to love others, Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on prayng. When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

Ephesians 4:32

Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Matthew 5:44

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

John 13:34

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Proverbs 17:9

Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.

Answer 2

First of all, The Bible tells us that God is kind: (Luke 6:35; Romans 2:4; 11:22; Titus 3:4, 5, Psalms 36:7; 62:12; Micah 7:18, Psalms 86:15).

His son, Jesus is kind(2Corinthians 10:1, Matthew11:28-30,1Timothy1:13,14;Luke 9:11,

1Corinthians 15:10)....so WE are told to be kind to others (Ephesians 5:1):

(Colossians 3:12+13)and to clothe ourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, lowliness of mind, mildness, and long-suffering. Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely if anyone has a cause for complaint against another.(1 Corinthians 13:4)

(Ephesians 4:31+32) tells us to Let all malicious bitterness and anger and wrath and screaming and abusive speech be taken away from YOU along with all badness. But become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another just as God also by Christ freely forgave YOU (2Corinthians 6:3-6)

A good example of kindness is:(Romans 12:17-21) where we are told to Return evil for evil to no one. Provide fine things in the sight of all men. If possible, as far as it depends upon US, we should be peaceable with all men. Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath;... But, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals upon his head." Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good.(1 Thessalonians 5:14)

Kindness is a fruitage of God's Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:19-23) so will become part of our personality as we apply the scriptures in our lives and remain obedient to God.

And we benefit from showing kindness too(Proverbs 19:22; 11:17, Job 6:14; Proverbs 3:3, 4)

Answer 3

Ephesians 4:31-32"Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." Matthew 7:12"So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Luke 10:27"And he answered, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.'" Proverbs 11:17"A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself."

The Bible also says that kindness is a fruit of the Spirit:

"22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

Galations 5:22-26

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Answer 4

A basic teaching from God's Commands is that we should treat all others - family, friends, neighbors and strangers as we would treat ourselves. As such there are many verses addressing this relationship - with the 5th Command especially for Father and Mother. Here are some general verses:

Php 2:3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

Php 2:4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Mat 22:39 And the second is like it: 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.'

Exodus 20:12

New International Version (NIV)

12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Answer 5

Respect your elders