Likewise, you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 1 Peter 5:5

 Last weekend we celebrated one of our granddaughter’s first birthday with a party that brought family and friends together. Later that evening, one of our family stated that our middle grandson said to him, “it’s good to see you sir”. What a polite young man, and he is always saying thank you, please, and all the other proper words. His parents have worked with him to respect others and it shows by his behavior.

 We could all learn from my almost four-year-old grandson. Today’s verse goes right along with his home training, respect your elders, submit to them, and be humble about yourself. It’s important to teach our children to behave in such a manner, as this essential trait will follow them all through their life, into adulthood. As an adult, do you still show respect for your elders? If there is someone older than you, then you should show them the respect they deserve.

 You mean I have to show respect to that grumpy old man, or that criticizing old lady? Yes. By doing so, you exhibit a character trait of Jesus Christ, and God sees your humbleness and will bless you. And the truth be told, there are probably younger eyes observing your humbleness and respect and hopefully they’ll follow suit. Even at 80 years of age, you will run across someone older, show them the respect, and love of Christ, through a spirit of humbleness and your reward will be great in your eternal Heavenly home! God bless!

 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6