HONOUR (PART 25) – KINGS 2
Imagine Two Scenarios: #1. A government official announces a regulation. You comply, even if you do so reluctantly. #2. Your hostel representative says: “Everyone must clean their rooms before...
HONOUR (PART 24) – KINGS 1
The Bible says: Honor all. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. (1 Peter 2:17 NKJV) How do you honor a king? And what “king” is deserving of...
HONOUR (PART 23) -WIDOWS 2
Honouring Widows in the Early Church Under the Law of Moses, the provisions for widows were strict because of the circumstances at that time. But by the time of...
HONOUR (PART 22) – WIDOWS 1
Honouring Widows When a woman loses her husband, the pain is heavy. A lot of times, the tears you see is not just the woman being emotional. Many times,...
HONOUR (PART 21) – THE AGED 2
If gray hair is a crown, have you treated it like one? And if the way you treat the elderly today became the standard for how you will be...
HONOUR (PART 20) – THE AGED
Honouring the Aged: What is God’s Perspective? We’ve already considered honouring parents, honouring leaders, and other authority structures. Today, we are focusing on honouring the aged. If you look...
HONOUR (PART 19) – SPIRITUAL LEADERS 5
Just Another One of Them? In a world where scandals spread faster than truth, it’s easy to write off a man of God when you hear something negative about...
HONOUR (PART 18) – SPIRITUAL LEADERS 4
HONOUR BY UPHOLDING THEIR INTEGRITY We’ve discussed honoring our spiritual leaders through obedience and material support, but what about the words we speak about them? Ever had a moment...
HONOUR (PART 17) – SPIRITUAL LEADERS 3
“DOUBLE HONOUR”: MEANING, MEASURE, AND RESPONSIBILITY The Scripture says: “Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and...
HONOUR (PART 16) – SPIRITUAL LEADERS 2
Last time, we saw that honour involves spiritual submission to the authority God has placed over us and grateful deference to spiritual mentors, which promotes order, humility and the...
HONOUR (PART 15) – SPIRITUAL LEADERS
Honouring Spiritual Leaders: Understanding Biblical Honour In some church spaces, honour for spiritual leaders is taken to an extreme. Leaders are placed on pedestals so high that they are...
HONOUR (PART 14) – PARENTS
Honour is Obedience that Matures Into Responsibility Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “honour your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a...
HONOUR (PART 12) – TESTIMONIES
THE HARVEST OF A HELPFUL HEART BY BRO C.D. I was never the kind of person who liked to do anything extra beyond my chores. And even those chores...
HONOUR (PART 11)
Testimonies HONOUR REBUILT WHAT HURT HAD BROKEN BY SIS F.O. Growing up, my mother’s negative words about my father shaped my perception of him. I began to despise him...
HONOUR (PART 10)
Last week, we saw how God expects us to honour our parents by supporting them financially. But what about those who are still young, not yet earning, or unable...
HONOUR (PART 9)
Honouring Father and Mother (Part 2) You’ve had a whole week to think about this; what have you come up with? What have you personally come to believe about...
HONOUR (PART 8)
Honouring Parents After God, the first people the Bible commands us to honour are our parents. This is the first commandment with a promise. In the church we often...
HONOUR (PART 7)
Honour God with Holy Living: The Power of a Set-Apart Life Most Christians agree that holiness is good. Some pursue it with passion, while others have accepted that it’s...
HONOUR (PART 6)
Give Thanks Intentionally: Honouring God Through Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV): “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Thanksgiving...
HONOUR (PART 5)
Honour God With Thanksgiving Psalm 50:23 (NET) Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver.” Romans 1:21 (NIV) “For...
HONOUR (PART 4)
HONOURING GOD WITH YOUR POSSESSIONS You may be uncomfortable with what you’re about to read, but if it’s the truth, you have to face it. Because every one of...
HONOUR (PART 3)
HONOURING GOD: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HONOUR GOD? The greatest call to honour in Scripture is directed toward God Himself. He is the Creator, the source of all...
HONOUR (PART 2)
HONOUR: CULTURE OR CHARACTER In Nigeria, one tribe — the Yoruba — is widely regarded as more respectful or honouring than others. They bow or kneel to greet, perform...
HONOUR (PART 1)
The Bible on Honour: More Than Just Respect? What if we’ve misunderstood what honour really means? What if it isn’t just about saying “Yes sir” or giving gifts to...