" HONOR "

Blessings to you and those in whom you care most about in this world. This week we are looking into " HONOR " and It's my prayer that we learn to Trust and Honor the Father in all things and in all ways. To Honor: to Regard or Treat with Honor; also Honor is having a Good Name; Reputation; Outward Respect and of course having Integrity. " Honor your Father and your Mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you " (Exodus 20:12). Now this is the First Commandment with a promise attached. To live in peace for generations in the promised land, the Israelites would need to respect authority and build strong families. But what does it mean to "Honor " parents? Partly, it means speaking well of them and politely to them. It also means acting in a way that shows them Courtesy and Respect (but not to obey them if this means disobedience to God). It means following their teaching and example of putting God first. Parents have a special place in God's sight even those who find it difficult to get along with their parents are still commanded to honor them. " For those who honor Me I will Honor " (1 Samuel 2:30). " For I am honored in the sight of the Lord, and my God is My Strength (Isaiah 49:5). Now, the term hypocrites, as used here, describes people who do good acts for appearances only - not out of compassion or other good motives. Their actions may be good, but their motives are hollow. These empty acts are their only reward, but God will reward those who are sincere in their faith. Until Next Time... Jim,