The Ministry of Education has launched a “new lifestyle” movement titled Yopin Movement — good character, good quality and good taste — in order to build the nation’s character. Through this national project students as well as ordinary people are hoped to develop moral character, high quality of living and appreciation of art and music. The students are also expected to show respect for parents and teachers as well as be able to take responsibility for their actions.

To honor or respect parents and leaders in authority is always the core teaching of Christianity. David modelled his God-fearing life for every Christian  in honoring the king of Israel. Though David had many chances to kill King Saul (because he tried to kill David) to become a new leader of Israel, he respected God’s anointed and didn’t want to lay a hand on him. When Saul died in a battle, David  mourned and wept and fasted for Saul and his family. David even killed the person who didn’t rescue King Saul and instead killed him. David said to the man, “Why were you not afraid to life your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?” (2 Samuel 1:14).

Do we respect our leader or boss or president like David did? Honor our leaders and prayer for them, because they are chosen and anointed by God.