4 ways leading with honor will transform your toughest relationships
I wish somebody had told me this years ago.
I had no clue what to do with tough relationships. It seemed the harder I tried, the worse it got.
One day, I found a spectacular key.
It has unlocked every relationship door. It’s because it is so like God. It’s called “honor.”
Jesus demonstrated it. He honored those who dishonored him. He honored the lowly and even the rich who were miserable. He honored all people.
In fact, I have just released a brand new book entitled “Honor: The secret of all relationships.”
Here are a few key thoughts to whet your appetite:
1. Honor God first.
God told Samuel, “Those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me shall be lightly esteemed” (1 Sam. 2: 30).
It’s that simple. Honor God, and He will honor you.
Honor Him by respecting His Word. Read it daily. Pray it daily. Hear it weekly in church. Give so that it can be published everywhere.
Put Him first, and your business, your marriage, your children, and even your legacy will be blessed. Just ask David Green and the folks who own Hobby Lobby.
2. Honor authority.
Satan led the charge to “take down God.” He stirred up rebellion in heaven. He accused God to Eve. He hates authority.
He whispers into human beings, urging them to dishonor all authority. He points out their flaws and failures. He magnifies their mistakes.
Israel dishonored Moses and accused him of being selfish and narcissistic.
Shut off the devil’s talk. Peter said, “Honor the emperor” (1 Pet. 2:17). He was referring to Nero, Rome’s worst-ever Caesar. Paul said to honor law enforcement (Rom. 13). Judges, principals, mayors, pastors, and anyone who is in an office must be shown honor (regardless of our opinion of them).
3. Honor your family.
Husbands and wives are supposed to honor each other. Peter told husbands to honor their wives, or their “prayers would be hindered” (1 Pet. 3:7). Wives were told to honor their husbands, even those who were not Christians.
Children should “honor their father and their mother” (Eph. 6: 2). That should even hold true for their aging and elderly parents.
4. Honor all people.
Here’s where the really tough relationships come into play. Peter said, “Honor all men” (1 Pet. 2:17).
Honor those who are difficult in your job.
Honor neighbors whose leaves blow over into your yard.
Honor the poor, looking past the person to the image of God they possess.
The Good Samaritan honored a Jewish man and rescued his life from violent thieves.
What would happen in America if every person tried to outdo others in showing them honor?
What if every social media post were about honor instead of ridiculous criticism and dishonor?
We could save our nation.
I urge you to get the book “Honor: The Secret of All Relationships” in Kindle and paperback formats.
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Can a book change a nation…or your family? Let’s find out.