We have all ask this question from time to time, (what were they thinking), or were they thinking at all. It makes you wonder what was the motive to there actions? The dictionary explains the meaning of contempt as humiliation, disgrace, dishonor, disfavor, and hate. Well lets see what the Bible say about contempt. Look at Proverbs 14:31 it says He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. Now look at Proverbs 17:5 it says He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished. Now look at Daniel 12:2 it says Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt. Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness. Like the stars forever and ever.

Look at Romans 2:3 it says So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape Gods judgement? Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that Gods kindness leads you toward repentance? But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself or the day of Gods wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed. God will give to each person according to what he has done. To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil; first for the Jew, then for the Gentile, but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good; first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For God does not show favoritism.

All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in Gods sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous, (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.) This will take place on the day when God will judge mens secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.

Look at 1Thessalonians 5:19 it says Do not put out the Spirits fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil. May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and will do it.

Look at Ephesians 4:29 it says Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Now look at 1Thessalonians 5:12 it says Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.

In closing look at 1Thessalonians 5:16 it says Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus.

Your Sister in Christ, Mellody Davis