We are walking in today: Weekend Meditation 65 Truths About Honor!!! Principles of the Protégé. Part 5
Witness wisdom throughout the Bible: H2449 chakam spelled chet, kaf, mem---to be wise, to be or become wise, act wisely, to make wise, teach wisdom, instruct, to be made wise, to show oneself wise, show, one's wisdom
Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and strength, The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.
Torah: Exodus 1:10; Deuteronomy 32:29
Prophets: Isaiah 29:14, 33:6; Jeremiah 8:9, 10:12; Ezekiel 28:4, 28:12,
Writings: 1 Kings 4:31; Job 32:9, 35:11; Psalm 19:7, 58:5, 105:22, 119:98; Proverbs 8:33, 9:9, 9:12, 13:20, 21:11, 23:15, 23:19; Ecclesiastes 7:23
Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
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 32 of the 65 ways of honoring verses respecting leadership. Verifying one as a legal kingdom position (honor) backed up by 65 scriptures.
*Side note*
(legal position simply means . Using the 613 principles under the 10 commandments. As legal standards of the promises of I AM THAT I AM. For His children to live by.)
Which was set up by the Most High and taught to us, to use as protégés--verses respecting leadership or each other, the system of this world teaches. The Most High has been teaching mentorship and protégé since the beginning of man. Starting with Adam, Yahweh as the Mentor and Adam as His protégé. Who He crafted in His image and likeliness!
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 The Most High and His teachings and instructions. They teach us to honor one another as His children.
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.
1) Honor, from men, is seen as a gift from God.
1 Kings 3:13
“And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.”
2) Honoring a mother and father enhances and lengthens life.
Exodus 20:12
“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
Deuteronomy 5:16
“Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
3) Honor is commanded to be given to the elderly.
Leviticus 19:32
“Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.”
4) Honor is a need that, when given, will come back to you in your own life.
1 Samuel 2:30
“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.”
5) Honor is the hidden request of kings and those in authority.
1 Samuel 15:30
“Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.”
6) When honor is not given from those close to you, it will be sought from those far away from you.
2 Samuel 6:22
“And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour.”
7) Honor is evidence of excellence.
1 Chronicles 16:27
“Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.”
8) Honor is given when you discern the heart of an individual and not merely their actions.
1 Chronicles 17:18,
“What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.”
9) Honor is evidence of a life of purpose.
1 Chronicles 29:28
“And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.”
10) Honor is to be given to those who stand up for what is right and make godly decisions.
2 Chronicles 17:5
“Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.”
11) Honor comes after humility.
2 Chronicles 32:26-29
“Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the LORD came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah. 27 And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels; 28 Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks. 29 Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much.”
12) Honor is evidence that legacy has been bestowed.
2 Chronicles 32:33
“And Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the chiefest of the sepulchres of the sons of David: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour at his death. And Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.”
13) Honor was the original position of man.
Psalm 8:5
“For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.”
14) Honor should be the standard of God’s house.
Psalm 26:8
“LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.”
15) Honor is given through words of appreciation. (Psalm 66:12; 71:8)
16) Honor is promised by God as a blessing to those who trust in Him. (Psalm 91:15)
17) Honor is a sign that God is among us. (Psalm 96:6)
18) Honor can be displayed even when it’s not given. (Psalm 104:1)
19) Honor is given to those who have helped others in a time of need . (Psalm 112:9)
20) Honor is demonstrated by financial gifts.
21) Honor is evidence of wisdom.
22) Honor is evidence of promotions. (Proverbs 3:9) (Proverbs 3:16) (Proverbs 4:8)
23) Honor can be lost, but it will be given to someone. (Proverbs 5:9)
24) Honor is often associated with prosperity. (Proverbs 8:18)
25) Honor is promised to a gracious woman. (Proverbs 11:16)
26) Honor comes after a season of humility and obscurity. (Proverbs 18:12; 29:3)
27) Honor is given to men of peace. (Proverbs 20:3)
28) Honor is given to those who dare to discover and are eager to learn. (Proverbs 25:2)
29) Honor will never be understood and appreciated by fools. (Proverbs 26:1)
30) Honor given to a wrong person will cause injury and pain. (Proverbs 26:8)
31) Honor can be the means in which you conduct your life. (Proverbs 31:25)
32) Honor can be sabotaged by small mistakes and earthly errors (Ecclesiastes 10:1)
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 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, 5:44)
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)
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 upond precept. We have a great witness to how the Kingdom of the Most High works for us as we claim to be Kingdom citizens!!!! Now we can see plain 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 laborer 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. Paul was giving 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 honor me I will honor, 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!!!Further if their peers are treated in dishonor. Than how much more are the mentors treated? Shema Selah, let us pause and consider this weekend meditation!!!
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