A Code of Honor
Honor to me means... privilege, credit, deference, reverence. Those are just some quick words that come to mind. As I think about it more, I have to admit, this same word has, in some respect, lost it's true meaning and (over time) become a little watered down. But, oh... how awesome it is when we actually remember the real beauty of the word, "Honor".
Let's take a look at the perspective that scripture provides about what it really means to be and give honor.
Because the LORD kept vigil that night to bring them out of Egypt, on this night all the Israelites are to keep vigil to honor the LORD for the generations to come.
Exodus 12:42
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Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
Exodus 20:12
"The Lord lives! Give praise to my Rock! Give
honor to God, the Rock! He is my Savior!
2 Samuel 22:47
We can see that the word honor has several very powerful, yet simple meanings. During the month of February, we will explore a few of these meanings and what God would love us to embrace about honor.