Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.
Mark 6:5 he could do no mighty work there
Mark 6:4 And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without here it is honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.”
#1 Honor First
Proverbs 3:6 In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.
Matthew 6:33 Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
#2 Honor Up
Romans 13:1 All authority comes from God
1 Peter 3:10 If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil.
Matthew 25:40 Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.
How you honor people, is how you honor Jesus!
1 Peter 2:17 Make the Master proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God’s emissaries for keeping order. It is God’s will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you’re a danger to society. Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.
#3 Honor Around
Hebrews 10:24-25 Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds… encouraging one another.
James 1:19 slow to speak
#4 Honor Down
Matthew 10:42 And whoever gives to one of these little ones [these who are humble in rank or influence] even a cup of cold water to drink because he is my disciple, truly I say to you, he will not lose his reward.
