HONOR AND RESPECT

Teens class

Memory verse

"Those who honour me I will honour, but those who despise me will be disdained."

Bible passage

[17]Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

Tap underlined scripture to read the verses here.

Introduction

Honour and respect are core values in the Christian life that reflect our obedience to God and our relationship with others. To honour means Lto value, esteem, and treat someone as important, while to respect means showing regard, courtesy, and proper behaviour toward others. The Bible teaches that honour and respect are not optional they are divine instructions. We are commanded to honour God, our parents, teachers, and all those in authority.

Lesson outlines

A. WHO TO HONOR AS A CHILD OF GOD
B. THE BLESSINGS LINKED TO HONOR AND RESPECT
C. PRACTICAL WAYS TO DEMONSTRATE HONOR
A. WHO TO HONOR AS A CHILD OF GOD
i. Honouring God: Isa 8:13; Rev 4:9-10; Proverbs 3:9; 1 Corinth 10:31
ii. Your Parents (Biological & Spiritual): Ephesians 6:2-3; Deut. 5:16; Ex 20:12.
iii. Honouring Others: and to respect all people, Romans 12:10; Philippians 2:3-4; 1 Peter 2:17
iv. Honor Your Body: 1 Corinth 6:19-20; Rom 12:1; 1 Corinth 3:16-17; 1 These 4:3-5.
v. Constituted authorities (Government/School/Church Leaders): Rom 13:1-2; Titus 3:1; Leviticus 19:32.
B: THE BLESSINGS LINKED TO HONOR AND RESPECT
i. Longevity and Prosperity: (Ephesians 6:2-3).
ii. Unlocking Grace and Favour: Honour allows access to the grace carried by people, such as prophets or mentors. Matt 10:41; 2 Kings 2:9-15
iii. Wisdom and Riches: Proverbs 22:4.
iv. Answered Prayers: 1 Peter 3:7.
v. Reversal of Misfortune: Honouring God and parents can break cycles of generational struggle and turn dishonour into honour, Proverbs 20:20
C. PRACTICAL WAYS TO DEMONSTRATE HONOR
i. Words (Speak well to others): Col 4:6; Prov. 16:24 Using gracious communication and avoiding foul or abusive language (Ephesians 4:29). Guard your tongue against gossip and slander against leaders or parents
ii. Attitude and Actions: 1 John 3:18 Honour is best shown through actions. When you give your time, serve or put others first, you prove they truly matter.
iii. Serve Others: John 13:14-15 Honour is demonstrated by serving, not just by flattering.
iv. Obey Instructions: 1 Sam 15:22 actively obey spiritual and parental instruction. You don't replace obedience with impressive substitutes.

Conclusion

Honour is a "living seed" that provokes supernatural experiences. By choosing to honour others, a child of God reflects the nature of the Father and ensures that their life remains a "joy of many generations" ()

Questions

1. How can I show honour to someone I do not particularly respect? 2. How does honouring my workplace authority impact my relationship with God?