Cultivating Honor in Freedom
Teacher: Dr. Ava Richardson
Foundation Scripture: Matthew 23: 12-13 TPT
“Remember this: If you have a lofty opinion of yourself and seek to be honored, you will be humbled. But if you have a modest opinion of yourself and choose to humble yourself, you will be honored.”
Honor is the culture of the Kingdom. Inside the Kingdom of God, how we honor God and how we honor one another is very important. God never meant for our communion and our fellowship to be with Him only. He intends for our communion and fellowship to go both ways: with Him and with each other which makes for a perfect cross.
Honor Defined:
- Honor is more than respectful behavior.
- Respect focuses on outward behavior and leads to conformity.
- Respect also acknowledges a person’s position.
- Honor is not earned but given because the life and breath of God is on the inside of that person.
- Honor is given because of value and worth. It attaches worth to a person.
- Biblical honor goes beyond respect.
In navigating honor in freedom, we want to see how we are to balance honor and freedom.
Let’s read Matthew 23: 12-13 TPT again. What is Jesus teaching here? He is saying honor is a priority of God. (Stop and think about this.) It is more important than titles of men.
Another scripture to ponder: Matthew 15:8 NKJV These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me.
Respect is good; but biblical honor will take you to another place!
| Think about it: Should we honor God? Your heart will tell you, yes. |
God isn’t teaching us to be disrespectful; but that He must be first place over all others.
Biblical honor is a principle established by God and if we live in this Truth, we will receive the blessing that comes with it.
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