Christian McDaniel
Culture – a: The customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group; also: the characteristic features of everyday existence (such as diversions or a way of life) shared by people in a place or time
b: the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization
- A corporate culture focused on the bottom line
[We have a culture…the question is “what is it?”]
What kind of culture do we have?
[Do we like that culture?]
…and is that culture progressing to deeper levels?
How can we leverage what we have and go further?
[Do we want to go to stronger levels of relationship???]
To accomplish that we must cultivate a Culture of Honor
Honor
Most occurrences of honor in the Old Testament are translations of some form of kabod, while in the New Testament they are derivatives of timao. These terms are generally used with reference to the honor granted fellow human beings, though in some cases they are used to describe the honor a person grants God.
The root of kabod literally means heavy or weighty. The figurative meaning, however, is far more common: “to give weight to someone.” To honor someone, then, is to give weight or to grant a person a position of respect and even authority in one’s life.
The granting of honor to others is an essential experience in the believer’s life. Christians are to bestow honor on those for whom honor is due*. The believer is to honor God, for he is the sovereign head of the universe and his character is unsurpassed. The believer is to honor those in positions of earthly authority*, such as governing authorities ( Rom 13:1-7 ), masters* ( 1 Tim 6:1 ), and parents* ( Exod 20:12 ). As a participant in the church, the believer is also called to honor Jesus Christ, the head of the church ( John 5:23 ), fellow believers* ( Rom 12:10 ), and widows ( 1 Tim 5:3 ).
Ephesians 5:30 NKJV
For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones.
The granting of honor to others is an essential experience in the believer’s life. Christians are to bestow honor on those for whom honor is due*. The believer is to honor God, for he is the sovereign head of the universe and his character is unsurpassed. The believer is to honor those in positions of earthly authority*, such as governing authorities ( Rom 13:1-7 ), masters* ( 1 Tim 6:1 ), and parents* ( Exod 20:12 ). As a participant in the church, the believer is also called to honor Jesus Christ, the head of the church ( John 5:23 ), fellow believers* ( Rom 12:10 ), and widows ( 1 Tim 5:3 ).
“How you work under authority will determine how you behave when you are in authority” – Jacob Sheriff
The granting of honor to others is an essential experience in the believer’s life. Christians are to bestow honor on those for whom honor is due*. The believer is to honor God, for he is the sovereign head of the universe and his character is unsurpassed. The believer is to honor those in positions of earthly authority*, such as governing authorities ( Rom 13:1-7 ), masters* ( 1 Tim 6:1 ), and parents* ( Exod 20:12 ). As a participant in the church, the believer is also called to honor Jesus Christ, the head of the church ( John 5:23 ), fellow believers* ( Rom 12:10 ), and widows ( 1 Tim 5:3 ).
1 Timothy 6:1 TPT
Instruct every employee to respect and honor their employers, for this attitude presents to them a clear testimony of God’s truth and renown. Tell them to never provide them with a reason to discredit God’s name because of their actions. 2 Especially honor and respect employers who are believers and don’t despise them, but serve them all the more, for they are fellow believers. They should be at peace with them as beloved members of God’s family. Be faithful to teach them these things as their sacred obligation.
The granting of honor to others is an essential experience in the believer’s life. Christians are to bestow honor on those for whom honor is due*. The believer is to honor God, for he is the sovereign head of the universe and his character is unsurpassed. The believer is to honor those in positions of earthly authority*, such as governing authorities ( Rom 13:1-7 ), masters* ( 1 Tim 6:1 ), and parents* ( Exod 20:12 ). As a participant in the church, the believer is also called to honor Jesus Christ, the head of the church ( John 5:23 ), fellow believers* ( Rom 12:10 ), and widows ( 1 Tim 5:3 ).
Exodus 20:12
“Honor (respect, obey, care for) your father and your mother, so that your days may be prolonged in the land the Lord your God gives you.
The granting of honor to others is an essential experience in the believer’s life. Christians are to bestow honor on those for whom honor is due*. The believer is to honor God, for he is the sovereign head of the universe and his character is unsurpassed. The believer is to honor those in positions of earthly authority*, such as governing authorities ( Rom 13:1-7 ), masters* ( 1 Tim 6:1 ), and parents* ( Exod 20:12 ). As a participant in the church, the believer is also called to honor Jesus Christ, the head of the church ( John 5:23 ), fellow believers* ( Rom 12:10 ), and widows ( 1 Tim 5:3 ).
Romans 12:10 NIV
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Romans 12:10 ESV
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
1 PETER 2:13-17 AMP
“Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power, or to governors as sent by him to bring punishment to those who do wrong, and to praise and encourage those who do right. For it is the will of God that by doing right you may silence (muzzle, gag) the [culpable] ignorance and irresponsible criticisms of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover or pretext for evil, but [use it and live] as bond-servants of God. Show respect for all people [treat them honorably], love the brotherhood [of believers], fear God, honor the king.”
“We have to BE, aggressively, the culture that we want in our church” – Jacob Sheriff
The organizational chart does not inform honor, I honor those around me… even especially if I am “the boss”
So what does honor look like in this family?
- Honor others around me by verbally showing appreciation, rag on people less
- Honor others by RECOGNIZING the “Jesus” in them (spiritual gifts, character traits)
- Honor others by going TO THEM when they have erk-d, frustrated, angered or wronged you
- Honor your wife, because the way you treat your wife is how you will treat the church – BOOM!