Reverence is a trait that is often lacking in this modern age. There is much polish and politeness, but the quality of veneration is rarely to be found. It is in keeping with the character of the “last days” spoken of in 2 Timothy 3:17. Reverence is everywhere enjoined in Scripture. Children are commanded to honor their parents (Ephesians 6:13). Wives are told to reverence their husbands (Ephesians 5:33), and as to old people, it is commanded, “Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the old man, and fear thy God” (Leviticus 19:32). Reverence to rulers is also required, for we read, “Render therefore to all their dues . . . fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor” (Romans 13:7). Reverence towards God and the holy things connected with His name are especially to be observed. “God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about Him” (Psalm 89:7). “Holy and reverend is His name” (Psalm 111:9). The growing disregard of reverence for the things of God is sad. Even professing Christians speak of God as if He were such an one as themselves (Psalm 50:21). Rather, we should remember that He is “the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy” (Isaiah 57:15). We are always to speak respectfully to and about the Lord Jesus. The Bible says that “at the name of Jesus every knee should bow . . . and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:10-11).
1. The lord said, “They will reverence my son.” What did the husbandmen say? Matthew 21:___
2. When Mephibosheth was come to King David, what did he do?
2 Samuel 9:___
3. How can we serve God acceptably? Hebrews 12:___
4. When Mordecai bowed not nor did reverence, how did Haman feel?
Esther 3:___
5. What are we to give to our fathers which correct us? Hebrews 12:___