We are living in turbulent times. People are upset with the government, with people running the country. There are people exacting their own justice by turning schools, churches, and other places into shooting galleries.
And I have seen people, who say they are followers of Jesus, speak in condescending, and insulting, ways about other people -- about those in government positions, and those against the government. I think Scripture speaks pretty plainly about such behavior.
To quote the Apostle Peter: "Honor everyone!"
We can define "honor" as treating respectfully.
We can define "everyone" as everyone.
Like every single person on the plant.
One cannot look down on, insult, or degrade, another person, and respect them at the same time. Each person is created in God's image. God designed each person with infinite love, wisdom, and care. By trashing another person, we are trashing the God who made him\her.
I am not saying we need to agree with every person. But we need to disagree without treating other people like dirt.
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