Must you stand for a Torah sage who is not your personal teacher?
The Rambam rules it's a mitzvah to honor every Torah sage, not just your own teacher. Stand when they come within 4 cubits.
Question 2
What should a sage do to spare people from having to stand?
The Rambam says a sage should not intentionally position himself before people to make them stand. Take a shorter route to spare them the obligation.
Question 3
Are Torah sages exempt from communal taxes?
Sages should not personally take part in communal labor that lesser people perform. They are protected from certain taxes and labor obligations.
Question 4
What does the Rambam connect to the destruction of Jerusalem?
The Rambam states it's a "great sin" to disgrace scholars, noting that Jerusalem's destruction was partly because its residents despised Torah sages.
Question 5
What should a teacher do when someone he banned asks for forgiveness?
If the banned person seeks forgiveness, the teacher should release the ban. True sages are "slow to take offense and quick to forgive." Holding a grudge through a ban is wrong.