“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.” – 1 Peter 2:17 (KJV)
God Is Big on Honour
Honour is not just a cultural value, it’s a kingdom protocol. To honour means to esteem, to place value on, to treat highly, to deem of high worth what God calls valuable.
In 1 Samuel 2:30, God made a powerful statement:
“For them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.”
He was speaking to Eli, a priest who failed to correct his sons as they dishonoured the temple. God’s standard is clear: honour is a lens through which He measures the heart.
What Does God Honour?
When you understand what God honours, you’ll know how to honour Him. In Scripture, we see that God values:
- People – every soul carries eternal value.
- Fellowship – intimacy with Him is priority.
- His Word – God watches over His Word more than anything else.
To honour God is to value what He values. It’s not about lip service; it’s the posture of the heart and the fruit of our actions.
Honour Is a Heart Matter
In Malachi 1:6-9, Israel offered blemished animals to God keeping the best for themselves. God asked them:
“If I be a father, where is mine honour?”
We may not offer animals today, but we offer our time, service, resources, and worship. Are we giving our best, or just the bare minimum?
“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase…” – Proverbs 3:9-10
Honour means giving God first place, in time, in giving, in decisions, in everything.
Honour Starts at Home
God ties longevity and blessing to honouring our parents:
“Honour thy father and thy mother… that thy days may be long…”
Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-3
This command has never expired. Honour your parents. Speak well of them. Care for them. Bless them financially. Make life easier for them. You are doing it to the Lord.
“Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out…”
Proverbs 20:20
Even in the last days, a mark of decay is dishonour to parents (2 Timothy 3:1-2). But in the Kingdom, honour remains our compass.
Honour the King – and All Men
“Honour all men… Honour the king.” – 1 Peter 2:17
The “king” represents government and authority figures. Honour is not about whether they’re perfect, it’s about obeying God.
Believers must not be found tearing down leaders on social media or with their words. Our speech must be seasoned with grace. Our tone must reflect heaven’s order. We honour not because of people, but because of our God.
Honour in the Home and Church
“Likewise, ye husbands… giving honour unto the wife… that your prayers be not hindered.”
1Peter 3:7
God designed relationships to function on the rails of honour. In marriage, in ministry, in friendship, where there is no honour, grace is hindered.
“Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour…” – 1 Timothy 5:17
“Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth…” – Galatians 6:6
Honour your spiritual leaders. Ask questions. Sow into them. Pray for them. Receive from them. God’s treasures are often hidden in the hearts of men.
Where Honour Flows, God Flows
“And he could there do no mighty work… because of their unbelief.” – Mark 6:5
In Nazareth, Jesus, God in the flesh was limited. Why? Dishonour.
Where honour is absent, power is restricted. But where honour flows, power flows, revelation flows, healing flows, grace flows.
The woman with the issue of blood received power because she came in honour.
Peter cast his net again because he honoured the voice (Luke 5:1).
Who Should We Honour? A Kingdom Checklist
God has directed us to honour:
- God Himself – with our lives, giving, and worship (Proverbs 3:9).
- Parents – with love, service, and provision (Ephesians 6:1-3).
- Spiritual leaders – through double honour (1 Timothy 5:17).
- The poor – because God identifies with them (Proverbs 14:31).
- Widows and vulnerable people – 1 Timothy 5:3.
- Governments and authorities – 1 Peter 2:17.
- All people – because every person bears God’s image.
Honour Is a Lifestyle
Honour is more than a gesture, it’s a way of life. It’s how God sees. It’s how heaven operates. It is the protocol of the God-kind.
And when honour is restored, the supernatural is released
Conclusion
Honour is not just a command, it’s a gateway. A channel for God’s glory to flow. Let it start from your heart, be seen in your speech, and expressed in your actions. Where honour lives, God moves.
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