A speaker argues that treating people with respect and honor, regardless of whether they deserve it, builds the strong connections you need to survive. Jesus needed Simon to carry the cross. Leaders should build bridges, not burn them.
A good name is more valuable than silver and gold. I want to share this. Here's a hard truth. If you're all about making enemies, who's left to lend a hand when you need it the most? See, you need favor, not just from above, but from right here, from the people around you. This means that you have to treat others with honor, with patience, with gentleness and respect. It's not about them always deserving it. It's about what you need. Consider this: even Jesus needed Simon to help carry the cross. If he hadn't nurtured connections along the way, imagine how much harder that journey would've been for him. It's a reminder to you, especially if you're in leadership, to build bridges, not burn them. Don't build a reputation of igniting conflicts. Be the one who diffuses conflicts, who spreads knowledge with wise words, and who strives to live in peace with everyone if possible, because at the end of the day, it is the way you live and the bridges you build
