Respect

Memory verses

Memorizing Scripture with your children helps God’s Spirit bring about lasting change. Choose a verse that your kids can learn in a pre-determined period of time and aim to review the verse at least once every day.

Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”

Leviticus 19:3 “Each of you must respect his mother and his father…”

Leviticus 19:32 “Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly, and revere your God. I am the Lord.”

Proverbs 3:19 “By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding He set the heavens in place.”

Proverbs 11:16 “A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.”

Proverbs 13:13 “He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.”

Proverbs 15:33 “The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.”

Isaiah 57:15 “For this is what the high and lofty One says – He who lives forever, whose name is holy: ‘I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.’ ”

Romans 12:10 “…Honor one another above yourselves.”

Romans 13:1 “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established… .”

James 3:17 “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”

1 Peter 2:17 “Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the King.”

Revelation 4:11 “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things and by Your will they were created and have their being.”