How do I acknowledge the dignity of others?

Exodus 20:12“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”

Leviticus 19:32“Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the Lord.”

Matthew 19:19“Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Romans 13:7Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.

1 Corinthians 16:15-18You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece, and they are spending their lives in service to God’s people. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters, to submit to them and others like them who serve with such devotion. . . . You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well.

1 Corinthians 16:10When Timothy comes, don’t intimidate him. He is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.

1 Thessalonians 5:12Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.

James 5:11We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.

1 Peter 3:7In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.

Showing respect and honor for others acknowledges them as people created in God’s image.

Ephesians 6:5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ.

1 Timothy 3:4He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him.

Obedience to those in authority acknowledges their role and responsibility to lead you.

Exodus 18:7So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law. He bowed low and kissed him. They asked about each other’s welfare and then went into Moses’ tent.

2 Corinthians 7:13-15We were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was about the way all of you welcomed him and set his mind at ease. . . . Now he cares for you more than ever when he remembers the way all of you obeyed him and welcomed him with such fear and deep respect.

Philippians 2:29Welcome him in the Lord’s love and with great joy, and give him the honor that people like him deserve.

Warmly accepting others acknowledges their worth and your desire to treat them as equals.

Acts 28:8-11As it happened, Publius’s father was ill with fever and dysentery. Paul went in and prayed for him, and laying his hands on him, he healed him.

Romans 16:2Welcome her in the Lord as one who is worthy of honor among God’s people. Help her in whatever she needs, for she has been helpful to many, and especially to me.

Meeting others’ needs acknowledges that their needs are important.

Romans 12:10Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

1 Corinthians 12:26If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.

Taking joy in honoring others acknowledges you need them and appreciate their work and service.

Proverbs 24:26An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.

1 Timothy 5:1Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger men as you would to your own brothers.

Speaking respectfully, lovingly, and truthfully to others acknowledges their dignity—that they are worthy of your trust.

1 Corinthians 4:16So I urge you to imitate me.

1 Corinthians 11:1You should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

Philippians 3:17Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example.

1 Timothy 4:12Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

Titus 2:7You yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.

1 Peter 5:3Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.

Learning from the good example of others acknowledges the dignity their lives exemplify.