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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha's Song and Human Perspective

Delve into the meaning of respect through biblical stories, emphasizing the importance of attitude and heart in giving God your best. Learn from David, Abigail, God's respect for Job, and Cain and Abel's offerings in this thought-provoking exploration. Discover the key to being a godly person and consider the choice between sin and accountability. Reflect on Romans 12:1-2 and embrace transformation in a world that often demands conformity. Let respect and worship guide your spiritual journey.

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha's Song and Human Perspective

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  1. R E S P E C T Romans 12: 1 & 2

  2. Aretha’s Song …What you want baby I got …What you need you know I got it… R-E-S-P-E-C-T find out what that means to me… R-E-S-P-E-C-T…

  3. Human Perspective • Attention to ME! • It is owed to me • It is like money -- you give respect to me and I give you what you want

  4. To Lift Up Your Face • David, Nabal and Abigail I Sam 25 • …”David responded favorably (respected) to Abigail.” (He lifted her face.) • God and Job 42: 9 • …”the Lord had respect for Job” • Literally stated: “The Lord lifted Job’s head.”

  5. Cain and Abel - Brothers Genesis 4: 1 - 11 • Cain = brought forth • Abel = vapor

  6. The Boys • Cain = farmer • Abel = shepherd Offering time: • God respected Abel • God did not respect Cain

  7. A Heart Issue • Abel’s Attitude: “could not give God enough” - MUST give God his very best! • Cain’s Attitude: “Good enough” for God - just do my DUTY make Him happy

  8. The Godly Man • R = Redeemed Psalms 107: 2 • E = Equipped II Tim 3: 17 • S = Servant Psalms 116: 16 • P = Passionate I Cor 14: 1 • E = Effective James 5 : 16 • C = Christ centered Isaiah 26: 3 • T = Teachable Psalms 27: 11

  9. There could have been a different ending to Cain & Abel • In just 11 verses - “brother” mentioned 8 times • Gen 4: 7 Make the right choice • Master sin • Be accountable before the ground cries out

  10. Romans 12 : 1& 2 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God -- this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not be conformed any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

  11. R - E - S - P - E - C - T Let the Lord be the “lifter of your head” today!

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