November 29 2015 How To Earn The Respect Of Others

How To Earn The Respect Of Others

Proverbs 22: 1 (NCV) "Being respected is more important than having great riches. To be well thought of is better than silver or gold..

A good reputation is built on CHARACTER not IMAGE

1 Samuel 16:7

FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF PEOPLE WE RESPECT

1. Speak with INTEGRITY

Proverbs 17:7 (GN) "Respected people do not tell lies."

Proverbs 25:15 (GN) "Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.

Proverbs 10:9 (GN) "A man of integrity walks securely.”

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2. Serve with INTENSITY

Proverbs 14:22 (GN)"You will earn the trust and respect of others if you work for good.

Proverbs 11:17 (GN)"If your goals are good, you will be respected "

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3. Share with GENEROSITY

Psalm 112:9 (GN)"He who gives generously to the needy and shows kindness will be powerful and respected

Proverbs 11:25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

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4. Succeed with HUMILITY

Proverbs 29:23 (GN) "Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected "

Proverbs 27:21 (NEB) "Praise is the test of character. "

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Proverbs 10:7 (GN) "Good people will be remembered as a blessing but the wicked will soon be forgotten."

June 17 2012 God's Intentions For Fathers

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GOD’S INTENTION FOR FATHERS - LEAVE A LEGACY

Proverbs 13:22 - A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren.
Psalm 112:6 - A righteous man will be remembered forever.

1. SPEAK with integrity.

Proverbs 17:7 - Respected people do not tell lies.

Proverbs 25:14 - People who promise things they never give are like clouds and wind that bring no rain.

Psalm 101:2 - I will try to walk a blameless path, but how I need Your help, especially in my own home, where I long to act as I should.

2. SERVE with intensity.

Proverbs 14:22 - You will earn the trust and respect of others if you work for good.

Colossians 3:23 - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.

John 6:27 - Don’t work for food that spoils, instead,work for the food that lasts for eternal life.

Psalm 37:18 - Day by day the Lord observes the good deeds done by godly men, and gives them eternal rewards.

3. GIVE with generosity.

2 Corinthians. 9:9 - Godly people give generously. Their good deeds will never be forgotten.

Psalm 112:9 - He who gives generously to the needy and shows kindness will be powerful and respected.

Proverbs 11:25 - A generous man will prosper, he who refreshed others will himself be refreshed.

Proverbs 3:27-28 - Whenever you are able, do good to people who need help. Don’t say “Come back later. I’ll give it to you tomorrow.”


4. SUCCEED with humility.

Proverbs 29:23 - Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.

Proverbs 27:21 - Praise is the test of character.

Proverbs 13:18 - Someone who will not learn will be poor and disgraced. Anyone who listens to correction is respected.

Proverbs 13:7 - A pretentious, showy life is an empty life, a plain and simple life is a full life.

Proverbs 15:33 - Humility and reverence for the Lord will make you both wise and honored.