Reverence

Sensei sometimes receive respect for what they are and what they are capable of. Sensei sometimes are venerated far above mere respect, they end up being revered by those who would follow their path. Sometimes sensei get elevated to legendary god like status that can be unhealthy and disabling to the person, persons and system or style of martial art. 

Reverence must be tempered with humility with an understanding that as humans, no human is beyond fallibility. We all make mistakes even those who appear to have reached a level of so called enlightenment or mastery of any discipline. We must remain skeptical toward those who would be "experts." Experts deserve respect but reverence might be a bit much. 

We revere our culture with all its flaws and imperfections. We revere our beliefs that stand outside at a higher level than mere human beings. We as martial artist must temper our practice and training with those who we would follow with skepticism because once we put someone, anyone, on a pedestal they are bound to fall off - it is inevitable. 

Be in awe of someone who has achieved good things, be respectful of those who have achieved great things, and be skeptical of those who have seemingly achieved god like legendary status for they are still human and therefore fallible. Fallibility is inherent to being human and is what speaks to our humanity.