The Paul Tripp Podcast 931. Why Am I Respected At Work But Not At Home? | Ask Paul Tripp
Sep 12, 2025
Explore the stark contrast between respect at work and at home. Delve into self-reflection on character and behavior within relationships. Discover the power of humility and communication to bridge gaps in understanding. Learn about the importance of righteousness and seeking external help during family conflicts. Finally, understand how gratitude from one partner can significantly enhance the marital bond, fostering respect and love. Tune in for insights that connect faith with everyday life challenges.
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Outside Respect Is Partial
- People at work often respect you because they don't know your private failures and worst moments.
- Paul Tripp warns that outside respect is an incomplete and unreliable definition of who you are.
Family Is God's Foundational Design
- Family is God's design for the safest place of love, honor, confession, and forgiveness.
- Paul Tripp says the family is foundational and meant to reflect God's fatherly compassion toward us.
Family Reveals Fallen Brokenness
- The world is fallen and family dysfunction often reveals this most painfully.
- Tripp highlights that families frequently fall short of God's intended beauty because of sin.