Respect, for God's character

God's revelation of himself calls for deference, honour and a response of right living.

Respect for God's name

Psalm 29:2 See also Exodus 20:7 parallel Deuteronomy 5:11; Exodus 23:20–21; Leviticus 18:21, Leviticus 19:12, Leviticus 22:31–33, Leviticus 24:10–16; Psalm 86:9–11; Jeremiah 3:16–17; Malachi 2:1–2

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

Respect for God's presence

Exodus 3:5–6 See also Exodus 33:19–23; Psalm 89:7; Isaiah 6:1–5; Zephaniah 1:7; Zechariah 2:13

“Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Respect for God's word

Deuteronomy 4:2 See also Deuteronomy 12:32; Joshua 1:7–8; Proverbs 30:5–6; 2 Peter 1:19–21; Revelation 22:18–19

You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you.

Respect for God's ark and sanctuary

Leviticus 19:30 See also 1 Samuel 6:19–20; 2 Samuel 6:1–7; Ecclesiastes 5:1–2; Habakkuk 2:20; Matthew 21:12–13 parallels Mark 11:15–17, Luke 19:45–46, John 2:13–17; Jeremiah 7:11

You must keep My Sabbaths and have reverence for My sanctuary. I am the LORD.

Respect for God's servants

1 Thessalonians 5:12–13 See also Acts 23:1–5; Exodus 22:28; Acts 28:7–10; Philippians 2:29–30; 1 Timothy 5:17–18; Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:17

But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

Respect for God leads to godly living

Exodus 20:20 See also 2 Chronicles 6:30–31; Proverbs 16:6; Hebrews 11:7; 1 Peter 1:14–17

“Do not be afraid,” Moses replied. “For God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be before you, to keep you from sinning.”