Tuesday, April 19, 2016

The Principles Of The Protege: Honor Part 2

1 Timothy 5

We are walking in today:  The Principles Of The Protege:  Honor Part 2

Teaching from the book The Principles Of The Protege:  Discovering The Pathway To Success, by Dr. Francisco I. Victa III

Witness honor throughout the Bible:  H1921 hadar to honour, adorn, glorify, be high, to honour, pay honour
Leviticus 19:32; Proverbs 25:6; Lamentations 5:12

1 Timothy 5:17-18
The leaders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those working hard at communicating the Word and at teaching. For the Tanakh says, “You are not to muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain,” in other words, “The worker deserves his wages.” - CJB

Deuteronomy 25:4
“You are not to muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain. -CJB

Yesterday we left off with the principal of protocol, the right way to walk with leadership. Understanding that there is a protocol in a protégé actions towards honoring leadership that brings blessings and progress when adhered to. When these rules of engagement (protocol) are enacted. We left off with number 32 of the 65 ways of honoring leadership. Verifying one as a legal kingdom position:  honor, which is backed up scriptures throughout the Bible.

*Side note*
legal position simply means applying the the 613 principles under the 10 commandments.  These are our legal standards of the promises of Yahweh.  Given to for his children to live by.

It is these princples, statues, mandates given by Yahweh that has taught us to use as His protégés. Verses respect that we learned in the teaching of man alone instead of true leadership from heaven. This is a weakining and incorrect understanding of honor to substitute it for respect--the system of this world teaches. In a kingdom, the king is to be honored which draws a picture of practices, approach and position which respect does not fully encompass.  Yahweh has been teaching mentorship and protégé style of learning, since the beginning of man. Starting with Adam in the garden with Yahweh in the cool of the day they walked and spoke with each other. Yahweh as the Mentor and Adam as His protégé, made in His image and likeness.

Genesis 1:27

So God created humankind in his own image; in the image of God he created him: male and female he created them. - CJB

The fact that we learned through discussion in midrash, that as we learn to honor Yahweh and His teachings and instructions. They teach us to honor one another as His children.  This governs our actions in the kingdom that we would walk in the lifestyle that Yeshua displayed when He walked the earth.

1 John 4:20
If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar. For if a person does not love his brother, whom he has seen, then he cannot love God, whom he has not seen. Yes, this is the command we have from him: whoever loves God must love his brother too. - CJB

Here are the remainder of Kingdom protocol for honor:

33) Honor can be given out of obligation and not from the heart. (Isaiah 29:13)
34) Honor is displayed by setting aside time for someone else’s pleasure. (Isaiah 58:13)
35) Honor of another can prevent pride in yourself.  (Daniel 4:3) 
36) Honor is demonstrated by giving one’s best and offering the most excellent. (Malachi 1:6-7) 
37) Honor can be lost by lack of recognition due to familiarity. (Matthew 13:57)
38) Honor given to parents prevents destruction and pain in life. (Mark 7:10)
39) Honor given to parents is rewarded and not just demanded. (Mark 10:19)
40) Honor given to a representative is equivalent to honoring the master. (John 5:23)
41) Honor given by many people can be deceptive. (John 5:41)
42) Honor can be given from men but not from God. (John 5:44)
43) Honor can be misplaced and given in the wrong direction. (John 8:49)
44) Honor given to one’s self may be worthless. (John 8:54)
45) Honor can be given from God to man. (John 12:26)
46) Honor sought for in the right way is not ungodly . (Romans 4:7)
47) Honor is to be bestowed on those who do right. (Romans 2:10)
48) Honor is when you prefer another before yourself . (Romans 12:10)
49) Honor should be given to those who deserve it. (Romans 13:7)
50) Honor should be given to those who are in an obscure position but still worthy. (1 Corinthians 12:24)
51) Honor, though deserved, will not be given by everyone. (2 Corinthians 6:8) 
52) Honor is the dignity you give to your life . (1 Thessalonians 4:4) 
53) Honor is helping those who cannot help themselves. (1 Timothy 5:3)
54) Honor is to be given in excess, and lavishly, to mentors who feed your faith. (1 Timothy 5:17)
55) Honor given to an authority prevents the Gospel from being blasphemed. (1 Timothy 6:1)
56) Honor is when a high price-tag is placed on a person, place and thing. (2 Timothy 2:20-21)
57) Honor was originally given by God to man . (Hebrews 2:7) others
58) Honor comes to those who have made a sacrifice for . (Hebrews 2:9)
59) Honor should be given to the creators of a thing more than the thing. (Hebrews 3:3)
60) Honor comes with the calling to be a minister. (Hebrews 5:4)
61) Honor is given to those who have come through trials and yet, overcome. (1 Peter 1:7)
62) Honor is a lifestyle. (1 Peter 2:17)
63) Honor is to be given to wives from their husbands . (1 Peter 3:7)
64) Honor is to be given to obedient sons from their fathers. (2 Peter 1:17)
65) Honor is the atmosphere of heaven.  (Revelation 4:9, 4:11, 5:12-13, 7:12, 19:1,7; 21:24, 26)

From Genesis to Revelation,  line upon line, precept upon precept. We have a great witness to how the kingdom of YHVH works for us as if we claim to be His citizens. Now we can plainly see as bright as day how honor is so important to learn and practice towards everyone. Even to the point of walking away from a fool. By honoring the precious words of life that comes from your mouth.

1 Timothy 5:17-18 (KJV)
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, the labourer is worthy of his reward.

Deuteronomy 25 in its entirety gives a whole perspective on honoring each other, but particularly verse 4 gives the same instructions. Which Paul repeats here in speaking to his protégé Timothy. Do not muzzle the ox. If the ox worked hard and accomplished it's task that the owner may prosper. Why would you not feed it and take care of its needs? The same as the honoring of great mentors and leaders. Double honor is commanded to be placed on them.
Verse 17 of 1 Timothy 5, there is a great honor and privilege to even have great leaders sent by Yahweh to advance you in the kingdom.

Honor will be given to mentors when we realize that we are a part of the kingdom of God. In a kingdom there is appointed authority and rank. When we honor our mentor, we are ultimately honoring Yeshua. By honoring Yeshua, we honor the Father. When you value your mentor, you are showing value to Yahweh. We are not to think ourselves better nor greater than our mentors. But esteem them to the highest.

1 Samuel 2:30 (KJV)
Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

Matthew 10:40-41
(KJV)
40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

We are instructed, “Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and warn you against all that is wrong. Think highly of them and give them your wholehearted love because of their work”.

A protégé who believes that his mentor can be easily replaced is blind to the gift God has brought to his life. This kind of protégé will make the fatal mistake of treating his mentor no differently than he treats his peers.  To hear this again click here.

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