The Refreshing Honour Brings - Pastor Ekpenyong

Romans 12:10ESV "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honour."

Honour is an internal attitude of giving respect, courtesy and dignity to others and it is expressed by corresponding actions.

It is also recognizing who a person is without stumbling over who he/she is not.

We must learn to celebrate the God in everyone and stop bothering about their weakness or shortcomings.

This is reason many stumble when it comes to distinguishing between respect and honour.

Respect on the one hand is what people earn. Therefore, it influences how we view them.

Honour on the other hand, is what you give freely as a gift. Therefore, it influences how we treat them.

People are empowered and validated when we acknowledge their value and treat them with honour.

Shame drives people away from community because it marks people as outcasts, unloved, and unvalued.

Honour however, draws people into community because though I know everything about you and I still love and value you.

Honour is the atmosphere in which the people of God become their best. It is very important you discern and receive people in their God-given roles.

Honour truly brings great refreshing to God’s people.

As God’s children, we must learn to choose an attitude of honour at all times.

Spend time meditating on all the scriptures concerning honour.

Start today to honour those closest to you. 

Glory!

Check: 

Romans 13:1-6

1 Peter 2:17

Ephesians 6:2-3

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