Then Shem and Japheth took a garment and placed it across their shoulders, and walking backward, they covered their father’s nakedness. Their faces were turned away so that they did not see their father’s nakedness.
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But
Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,
You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.
Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is d
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.