Code of Honorનમૂનો

The Urgency of Honor

Honor does not come naturally to human beings—especially in a culture that fosters dishonor and rebellion. Egocentrism interferes with the mutual giving of honor. Everyone seeks their own gain and their own glory. This contributes to the downfall of many individuals and to the degradation of culture in general. The result is a negative impact on men, women, and children, keeping humanity stuck in a mire of discouragement.

Honor demands virtuous living and requires recognizing the attributes that make people virtuous. One of the most common ways we dishonor others is by ignoring those with whom we live or work—and by ignoring God. To ignore someone is to treat them as ordinary, common, unimportant; to dismiss them and their unique purpose. On the other hand, to honor someone is to acknowledge them—and God—for who they are and the expression of their qualities.

Relationships are the foundation of every culture, and some say they are the currency of God’s kingdom. God desires loving interactions among us, and Romans 12:10 exhorts us: “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor.” (Romans 12:10, NBLA). Every believer is called to become both an expert in living a virtuous life and in giving and receiving honor.

This involves a continual exchange of honor—horizontally with others, and vertically with God—as 1 Samuel 2:30 affirms: “Those who honor Me, I will honor.” It's hard to imagine believers maturing in their faith without growing in these two dimensions: living lives of virtue and knowing how to honor those who deserve it. The way we honor others in the everyday rhythms of our relationships is essential to the depth and meaning found in our families, communities, and workplaces.

That’s why it’s both important and urgent to recognize that our conversational infrastructure—the way we talk, lead, and relate—must be built from this worldview to establish a Code of Honor that glorifies God and honors others.

Our only hope is that the Holy Spirit would remove from us our self-centered mindset and the toxic, constant expectation of receiving honor. At the same time, He helps us focus on the value and qualities of others and empowers us to develop relationships where honor is clearly present.

To Reflect: If honor became the foundation of your daily relationships, how would your interactions change—with others, your sense of purpose, and God?