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Leviticus 19:32
“‘ Stand up in order to show your respect for old people. Also have respect for me. I am the Lord your God.
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1 Peter 5 5
In the same way, I’m speaking to you who are younger. Follow the lead of those who are older. All of you, put on a spirit free of pride toward one another. Put it on as if it were your clothes. Do this because Scripture says,“ God opposes those who are proud. But he gives grace to those who are humble.”( Proverbs 3:34)
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Romans 13:7
Give to everyone what you owe them. Do you owe taxes? Then pay them. Do you owe anything else to the government? Then pay it. Do you owe respect? Then give it. Do you owe honor? Then show it.
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Proverbs 16:31
Gray hair is a glorious crown. You get it by living the right way.
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Titus 3:1
Remind God’s people to obey rulers and authorities. Remind them to be ready to do what is good.
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Romans 13:3-4
If you do what is right, you won’t need to be afraid of your rulers. But watch out if you do what is wrong! You don’t want to be afraid of those in authority, do you? Then do what is right, and you will be praised.The one in authority serves God for your good. But if you do wrong, watch out! Rulers don’t carry a sword for no reason at all. They serve God. And God is carrying out his anger through them. The ruler punishes anyone who does wrong.
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Proverbs 20:8
A king sits on his throne to judge. He gets rid of all evil when he sees it.
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1 Peter 2 17
Show proper respect to everyone. Love the family of believers. Have respect for God. Honor the emperor.
