Study Article 38. This article will be studied during the week of November 24th through 30th.

Show respect for others.

Theme text. To be respected is better than silver and gold. Proverbs 22.1.

Song 120

Imitate Christ's mildness

Focus

Learn why we need to show respect for others

and how we can do so under difficult circumstances.

Paragraph 1. Question.

Why do humans appreciate being shown respect?

Do you appreciate it when people show you respect? No doubt you do. Respect is a basic human need.

We thrive when we receive it. No wonder the Bible says that to be respected is better than silver and gold.

Proverbs 22-1 reads,

A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth. To be respected is better than silver and gold.

Paragraphs 2 and 3. Question.

What are some situations in which we ought to show respect for others?

We may not always find it easy to show respect for others.

For one thing, we cannot help but see the flaws of those around us.

Also, we live at a time when it is common for people to be disrespectful, but we must be different. Why? Because Jehovah wants us to

honor or show respect for men of all sorts. 1. Peter 2.17. We can benefit from discussing what it means to respect others and how we can show it to

one, family members, two, fellow worshippers, and three, those outside the congregation. We will focus on how we

can show respect under difficult circumstances.

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