Respect is for those who deserve it, not for those who demand it.
In other words, respect has to be earned.
But that does not mean that we go around trying to impress others in order to get their respect.
In fact, respect begins with ourselves. We respect ourselves and then others will respect us.
And since our faith is the guiding principle and foundation of our lives, then we must first obey and respect the commandments of God.
We revere God who is our Creator and we must be faithfully keep the Commandments of God and live according to His laws and decrees.
By the holiness of our lives, people will respect who we are and what we believe in.
May we always be a holy people that is consecrated to the Lord, and we will in turn be God's blessings for the world.