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The Spiritual Weapon of Honor Part 3
As believers, who embrace the message of the kingdom, we have been given two powerful spiritual weapons which help advance God’s government in the earth. One weapon is glory and the other is honor.
The word of God declares, “What is man that thou are mindful of Him or the son of man that you take care of him? You have made him a little lower than the angels; you crowned him with GLORY and HONOR and set him over the works of your hands”. Hebrews 2:6-9
Most often, the emphasis of the body of Christ is GLORY…I believe HONOR is a mighty spiritual weapon also.
In this teaching, I want to focus on the blessings associated with the development of this character trait of the King in our lives. I want to declare, the willingness to become a man or woman of honor has attached to it significant natural blessings for us and our generations!
Honor is a KEY component to several blessings that can come into our lives when it is practiced.
Let me once again define HONOR: to hold in high respect; to revere. To confer distinction upon. To show a courteous regard for. To honor one’s worth.
In order to release this virtue, it must be practiced in relation to other people and most importantly, the Lord. Let’s see some blessings attached to honor:
Proverbs 3:16 Honor is a key character trait associated with wisdom and riches.
If we are going to be people who function wisely and have money we are going to have to learn to show respect for others and value others. When we do not practice these traits, we will be foolish and often times suffer lack.
Proverbs 8:18 Honor is associated with riches, wisdom and righteousness.
The scriptures continue to connect being honorable and doing what is right, behaving wisely and having wealth.
Proverbs15:33 Humility must be developed before Honor will manifest.
The scriptures seem to infer that in order to walk in honor, we must pursue humility. No humility, no honor. No honor, No righteousness. No righteousness. No wisdom. No wisdom NO WEALTH!
Proverbs 22:4 Humility, Fear of the Lord, riches and honor are connected.
In order to operate in the proper reverence and adoration towards the Lord, it takes humility.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. To not honor or respect the words that come from God is an act of foolishness. It then produces a dishonorable heart that ultimately causes people not to want to make you their favorite. We we don’t have favor with God…life becomes decidedly difficult. The word works together. If I practice releasing honor other aspects of my spiritual walk must be developed. It is not possible to be honorable without humility.
Proverbs 21:21 Honor follows righteousness and mercy.
Honor is on a couple of occasions connected with life and long life. Mean, angry and unforgiving people generally do not do what is right and do not usually inspire merciful thoughts from others. They also tend to be more sickly chronically.
1Thessalonians 4:1-5. Honor is needed to possess the body and keep it from fornication.
When we have high regard for our bodies being temples of the Holy Spirit and esteem highly God’s instruction on covenant it will provide the voice of reason when we are challenged with sexual temptations.
Ephesians 6:2-3 Honor is tied to long life.
Proverbs 3:9. Honor is needed to obey in Giving
Without proper respect, humility and honor for God’s instruction…. we will suffer lack. Generosity is the God way to prosper with finances. When you can break the power of money to control your living… you will really be living prosperously. God is the Great giver who gives His best and we are to walk in His image and His likeness. Tithing is the way we communicate to God we honor and value His providential provision. Those who do not tithe are really depending on themselves for their existence. To tithe and give sacrificially puts us in a dependent position to see God show Himself as our true provider. This cannot be done without high regard for His person and character.
These are a few of the blessings of honor. As we develop this weapon, we will see many good things come our way.
You and I are Kings and Priests unto God and we have been crowned with glory and HONOR.
Purposely releasing honor opens the door for: Fear of the Lord, humility, wisdom, righteousness, mercy, riches and long life. Use your weapons wisely and keep advancing His heart!
