Nazarene virtue: Respect

 Respect

Respect is a broad term. Experts interpret it in different ways. Generally speaking, it is a positive feeling or action expressed towards something. Furthermore, it could also refer to something held in high esteem or regard. Showing respect is a sign of ethical behavior.

Unfortunately, in the contemporary era, there has been undermining of the value of respect. Most noteworthy, there are several essential aspects of respect. These aspects are self-respect, respect for others, respect for life, respect for women, nation, religion, nature, etc.

I consider self-respect must be regarded highly and must be thought to others. Because self-respect is the foundation of a healthy relationship. It can be a healthy relationship with oneself, with nature, with others, etc. once a man masters ones self-respect, he definitely respect the other aspect.

We all know what is happing around us. So much violence, distraction, fear, tragedy, calamities. Why all these happening? Because man forgot respect himself, others and nature.

Everyone must respect fellow human beings. This is an essential requirement of living in a society. Due to man’s selfishness or political power man is playing with the lives of the humans. These days we are losing our respect for human life mercilessly and destroying humanity officially as violence turn out to be the only option of all political problems.

This is what happened after the birth of Jesus Christ because of the political power the king said to child all the male children under a particular age. It continues in a similar way for one’s selfish desire others put into trouble.

Therefore, harming human life is becoming the fashion nowadays and thus, what is bad becomes the new good. It doesn’t have to be this way. However, it is achievable to turn away from violence and build communities of greater peace and equity.

It just begins with a clear and understandable conviction: respect for life. Respect for life is not just a printed motto or a slogan; it is a fundamental moral principle flowing from our human teachings on the dignity of the human person. It is an advance to life that values people over things and own territories.

One of the best ways of showing respect to others is listening. Listening to another person’s point of view is an excellent way of respect. It will give solution to all the problems. So, let’s listen and speak and live a healthy life.

Respect for ourselves guides our morals,

Respect for others guides our manners.