A Show of Respect

Respect is always needed with everyone. When someone chooses to treat one person with respect but not another, then that person is not a respectful person as a whole, they are merely putting on a show of respect to those they wish to impress.

When there is authentic respect it is toward everyone all the time, not selective.

An attitude of respect is not turned on and off based on who one is visiting. It is a character quality that respects people. It does not mean we do not have boundaries or that we tolerate evil.

Romans 12:10
'10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor."

Philippians 2:3
"3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;"

When we are regarding others as above ourselves we will never leave room for snarky and rude responses.

1 Peter 2:17
"17 Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king."

John 13:34-35
"34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

There is no love in rude superior attitudes. The longer we are away from these responses the uglier they are when we encounter them again.

Lets not allow anyone to change us into a narcissist by beating them at their own game. Just don't play at all!!!!!