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• T I T U S 2 :2 | Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live
wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.
By exercising self-control, the defining exercise of dignity.
• R O MA NS 1 2 :1 7 | Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone
can see you are honorable.
By avoiding revenge and hostility, which destroy another’s dignity as well as your own.
• 1 PE T E R 5 :6 | So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time
he will lift you up in honor.
By being humble, which helps others see dignity in you.
• 2 C O R I NT H I A NS 1 :1 2 | We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have
lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on
God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have conducted ourselves
before the world, and especially toward you.
By maintaining a clear conscience, the result of living with dignity.
• PR O VE R B S 2 2 :1 | Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem
is better than silver or gold.
By developing a good reputation, the reward of dignity.
By giving generously and doing good to others, the expression of dignity.
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• PSA L M 1 1 2 :9 | They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds
will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.
• MAT T H E W 1 9 :1 9 | “Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.”
• 1 C O R I NT H I A NS 1 6 :1 0 | When Timothy comes, don’t intimidate him. He is doing the Lord’s
work, just as I am.
Showing respect for and honor to others acknowledges them as people created in God’s
image.
• R O MA NS 1 3 :7 | Give 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.
Obedience to those in authority acknowledges their role and responsibility to lead you.
• E X O DU S 1 8 :7 | So 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.
• PH I L I PP I A NS 2 :2 9 | Welcome 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.
• R O MA NS 1 6 :2 | Welcome 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.
• R O MA NS 1 2 :1 0 | Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring
each other.
Taking joy in honoring others acknowledges you need them and appreciate their work and
service.
• PR O VE R B S 2 4 :2 6 | An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.
• 1 T I MOT H Y 5 :1 | Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as
you would to your own father. Talk to the younger men as you would to your own brothers.
Speaking respectfully, lovingly, and truthfully acknowledges that others are worthy of your trust.
• T I T U S 2 :7 | And you 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.
Learning from the good examples of others acknowledges the dignity their lives exemplify.
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How do I acknowledge others’ dignity?