Cultivating a Lifestyle of Honor

Oct 17, 2024

Lecture Notes: Choose Honor

Proverbs 3:9-10 (King James Version)

  • "Honor the Lord with thy substance and with the first fruits of all thine increase."
  • Result: "Thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine."
  • Emphasized: The importance of honoring God with what you have.

Main Topic: Choose Honor

  • Culture of Honor

    • Believers' culture is one of honor.
    • Honor means speaking well, esteeming greatly, and bestowing privileges.
    • Honor involves actions both in presence and absence.

  • Biblical References to Honor

    • Apostle Paul (Philippians): Honor beyond presence.
    • Romans 13: Honor leaders, including governmental officials.

Honoring Authority

  • Importance of respecting leadership even if not a personal choice.
  • Politics and Honor: Avoid letting political preference overshadow honoring authority.
  • God's Side: God is on His own side, raising leaders for His purposes.
  • Trust in God: Regardless of earthly leadership, trust in the Lord’s provision.

Honoring Parents

  • Biblical Command: Honor parents for it's right, not necessarily deserved.
  • Challenges: How to honor absent or imperfect parents.
    • Find any virtue or good in them to honor.
    • Acknowledge their role in your life despite shortcomings.

Honoring Children

  • Parents should not provoke children to wrath.
  • Celebrate children’s accomplishments, create a supportive environment.

Honoring Spouse

  • Prefer and serve your spouse; honor manifests through mutual service.
  • Honor affects the relationship’s prosperity and intimacy.

Honoring Spiritual Leaders

  • 1 Timothy 5:17: Leaders are worthy of double honor.
  • Importance of honoring pastors and spiritual guides who support the community.

Honoring the Past

  • Even past relationships or experiences that didn’t end well can be honored.
  • Recognition of their role in your journey and growth.

Honoring God

  • Substance and First Fruits: Honoring God through tithes and offerings.
  • Reflection through actions toward others (parents, leaders, etc.).
  • Trust and honor in God result in abundant blessings.

Honor in Practice

  • The power of honor in personal and community relationships.
  • Honor transcends personal feelings, focusing on God’s greater plan.

Conclusion

  • Honor is a lifestyle and culture that encompasses all areas of life.
  • Practicing honor brings personal growth and community unity.
  • Encouragement to honor God, parents, children, spouses, and leaders.

These notes encapsulate the themes of the lecture, focusing on the culture of honor within biblical teachings and its application in various spheres of life.