A BIT OF HONOR
By Asher Intrater
Giving honor to other people is a special principle of godly
living. One of the Ten Commandments is to honor one's parents (Ex. 20;
Deut. 5). Giving honor is not only
for parents but for all those "to whom honor is due" (Rom.
13:7). As we pass honor upwards, God passes blessings downwards toward us
in return. A little bit of honor goes a long way.
The issue is not so much the
worthiness of the other person (I Cor. 12:23), but developing the character
quality of respect. If we have respectful attitudes, then it is
"safe" for God to give us glory and honor without it ruining us.
Ultimately God wants to "glorify" us (Rom. 8:18, 30; I Cor. 2:7, Heb.
2:10). Respecting others in this life is part of the training to be qualified
for glory in the world to come.
Over the years, the problem
I have seen that has caused more damage than any other is
"wounded pride" or
"offended honor," particularly among leaders. We are to do
nothing out of vain pride and competition (Gal. 5:26); but to consider all
others as more honorable than ourselves (Rom. 12:10, Phil. 2:3). Yeshua Himself gave up honor for the sake of helping
others (Phil. 2:7).
If we do the same, we can become
more gracious and Christ-like in our own lives.
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