The term "slightingly" refers to an attitude or manner of treating someone or something with disrespect, disregard, or as if they are of little importance. In the context of biblical teachings, acting slightingly towards others or towards God is contrary to the principles of love, respect, and honor that are central to Christian doctrine.

Biblical Context and Usage

While the specific term "slightingly" may not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is addressed through various scriptures that speak against attitudes of contempt, disrespect, or neglect. The Bible consistently calls for believers to treat others with love and respect, reflecting the character of Christ.

Disrespect Towards God

In the Old Testament, the Israelites are often admonished for their slighting attitude towards God, particularly when they turn to idolatry or fail to honor His commandments. For instance, in Malachi 1:6 , God addresses the priests, saying, "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me? says the LORD of Hosts to you priests who despise My name." This passage highlights the expectation of reverence and the consequences of treating God with contempt.

Disrespect Towards Others

The New Testament further emphasizes the importance of treating others with respect and love. In Philippians 2:3 , Paul instructs, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves." This teaching underscores the need to avoid slighting others, promoting a spirit of humility and service.

Jesus' Teachings

Jesus Himself modeled and taught against slighting behavior. In the Sermon on the Mount, He elevates the commandment against murder to include anger and contempt towards others, as seen in Matthew 5:22 : "But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell." Here, Jesus warns against the dangers of treating others with disdain or contempt.

Practical Application

Believers are called to reflect Christ's love in their interactions, avoiding any slighting behavior. This involves recognizing the inherent value and dignity of every person as created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Christians are encouraged to cultivate a heart of compassion, kindness, and humility, as instructed in Colossians 3:12 : "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience."

Conclusion

While the Bible does not use the term "slightingly" explicitly, the concept is woven throughout its teachings, urging believers to honor God and others with respect and love. By adhering to these principles, Christians can avoid the pitfalls of slighting behavior and live in a manner that glorifies God and edifies the community.(adv.) In a slighting manner.

Treatise on Good Works
... And although I know and daily hear many people, who think slightingly of my poverty,
and say that I write only little pamphlets and German sermons for the ...
/.../luther/a treatise on good works/treatise on good works.htm

The Same Rule Holds with Regard to Colours God's Creatures ...
... 122] of those barbarians cause the glory to fade from the colours of our garments
(by wearing the like); nay, even their party-walls use slightingly, to supply ...
/.../tertullian/on the apparel of women/chapter viii the same rule holds.htm

The Law of the Lord.
... The Psalms"you must remember"say very little about Moses' law; and when they do,
speak of it almost slightingly, as if to draw men's minds away from it to ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon x the law of.htm

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent
... of the present day who regard their own ordinances and practices of devotion as
the commandments and will of God, and condemn and think slightingly of the ...
/.../xi sermon for the second.htm

He Convicts Eunomius of Having Used of the Only-Begotten Terms ...
... things that appear in creation, and if it does not admit the same sequence, we will
condemn ourselves for having examined the definition slightingly, and not ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 2 he convicts eunomius.htm

Of Didymus the Blind Man.
... Of Principles, in which he commends these writings, saying that they are excellent,
and that those who calumniate their author, and speak slightingly of his ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of scholasticus/chapter xxv of didymus the blind.htm

Celsus, However, Shows that He Has Read a Good Many Grecian ...
... to give; but if he fail to say anything convincing on the point, clearly because
no reason can be discovered, then we shall either speak slightingly of the ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xxxiii celsus however shows.htm

Meekness and Rest
... The labor of self-love is a heavy one indeed. Think for yourself whether much of
your sorrow has not arisen from someone speaking slightingly of you. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tozer/the pursuit of god/ix meekness and rest.htm

Whether the Sole Motive of Anger is Slight or Contempt?
... ii, 3) that "we are either not angry at all, or not very angry with those who have
acted through anger, because they do not seem to have acted slightingly.". ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the sole motive of.htm

Christ Plainly Testifies to the Resurrection of the Entire Man not ...
... If the flesh be, as our opponents slightingly think, but a poor fraction, then the
flesh is safe, because not a fraction of man is to perish; and no larger ...
/.../on the resurrection of the flesh/chapter xxxiv christ plainly testifies to.htm

Slightingly (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a slighting manner. Multi-Version
Concordance Slightingly (3 Occurrences). Matthew 6:24 "No man ...
/s/slightingly.htm - 7k

Slightly (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) In a slight manner. 2. (adv.) Slightingly;
negligently. Multi-Version Concordance Slightly (2 Occurrences). ...
/s/slightly.htm - 7k

Unaware (16 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:4 Or is it that you think slightingly of His infinite goodness, forbearance
and patience, unaware that the goodness of God is gently drawing you to ...
/u/unaware.htm - 11k

Lightly (31 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:4 Or is it that you think slightingly of His infinite goodness, forbearance
and patience, unaware that the goodness of God is gently drawing you to ...
/l/lightly.htm - 16k

Gently (19 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:4 Or is it that you think slightingly of His infinite goodness, forbearance
and patience, unaware that the goodness of God is gently drawing you to ...
/g/gently.htm - 12k

Imitate (13 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one think slightingly of you because you are a young man;
but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, be an example for your fellow ...
/i/imitate.htm - 10k

Dislike (1 Occurrence)
... No man can be the bondservant of two masters; for either he will dislike one and
like the other, or he will attach himself to one and think slightingly of the ...
/d/dislike.htm - 7k

Drawing (60 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:4 Or is it that you think slightingly of His infinite goodness, forbearance
and patience, unaware that the goodness of God is gently drawing you to ...
/d/drawing.htm - 26k

Piece (93 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) An individual; -- applied to a person as being of a certain nature or
quality; often, but not always, used slightingly or in contempt. ...
/p/piece.htm - 40k

Bondservant (34 Occurrences)
... No man can be the bondservant of two masters; for either he will dislike one and
like the other, or he will attach himself to one and think slightingly of the ...
/b/bondservant.htm - 16k

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