Respect is a two way street. If you respect someone it shows in the way you treat them. Don't confuse anger or pride as self respect 2. Don't demand from someone what you are not willing to give yourself 3. If you are not willing to respect someone, you will never know them.
Mercy is necessary for respect.
God has shown us respect by his actions. His mercy on all of us deserves a little respect. Seek who God is. Ask us about a relationship with him.