Gaining Respect

Musicians Hands Playing Saxaphone, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

When a professional musician nicknamed "Happy" became a Christian, he quit playing in nightclubs and offered his services to a rescue mission.

Some time later, he received a phone call from a club manager who wanted to hire him to do a show that would have brought in a lot of money. But Happy turned down the offer, telling the manager that he would be playing at the mission. Happy said, "He congratulated me. That surprised me. Here was a man who wanted me to play for him and he was congratulating me for refusing his offer." The manager respected Happy's decision.

Daniel was a captive in a foreign land, but he did not forget his religious principles. He could not in good conscience eat meat that had been dedicated to a pagan god and had not been slaughtered in accordance with Hebrew laws.
He asked for a simple fare of vegetables and water, and the steward risked his life to honor his request.

I believe he did this because Daniel's noble conduct had earned his respect.


But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's food, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore, he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself (Daniel 1:8)




The world looks with disdain on Christians who do not live what they say they believe.
That's why we should remain true to our convictions.
Consistency of character is what gains the respect of others.

Herb Vander Lugt

You'll gain respect when people see that you are faithful to God's Word;
There may be some who disagree, But they will know you love the Lord. -- D. De Hann

If you're living for Christ you may lose some friends, but you won't lose their respect.

Be Encouraged, Mimi