September 3

Ephesians 6:1-4 - HONOR

Honor - means to attach high importance, value and worth to something; to highly respect; it is a priority in life

Who are we to honor?

(1) The Lord - Proverbs 3:9-10

-because of who He is

-because of what He has done for us

-because He is the most important Person in our lives - He is #1.......

-these verses speak of giving - our tithe

-giving to the Lord is a part of God's financial plan for all Christian families

a.) we give to the Lord

b.) giving is finances

c.) giving is first - it's a test

(2) The King - 1 Peter 2:17

-the king at this time was the emperor Nero

-honor thier position and not the person

Two ways to honor the King (political figures/judicial/governmental authorities

a.) in our speech - Titus 2:7-8

Ex: Daniel Chapter 3

b.) in our behavior - 1 Peter 2:11-16

-we need to change our conduct or change our name

(3) Honor Pastors - 1 Timoth 5:17

-Double honor

DOUBLE RESPECT

-in what a person says

-in stopping what another person says

DOUBLE PRAYER

-general prayer

-fervent prayer

DOUBLE PRAISE

-for what they have done

-for what they have been blessed with

(4) Honor your Parents - Ephesians 6:1-4

2 Timothy 3:1-8 - disobedient to parents - we are fighting a spirit

v1 - always do what is right

-even when everyone else does wrong

-as long as you are under their roof

-as long as they are following the word of God

vs2-3 - this is one of the 10 commandments - #5

-parents are a mom and a dad

-we are to honor parents and that is all that is stated

v4 - for parents to be honored they must be honorable

PROMISE

-it will be well with you - Prov 30:11-12,17

-you will live more years on earth - Dt 5:16