Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5878 honour Great respect; the creation is called upon to respect and revere God as its Creator. Since human beings are made in the image of God, they should respect one another. The creation honours its Creator All creatures honour God Isaiah 43:20 See also Revelation 5:13 The people of God honour God Exodus 12:40-42; Psalm 22:23 See also Psalm 50:14-15; Isaiah 25:1-3; Jeremiah 3:17; Jeremiah 33:7-9; 2 Thessalonians 3:1 How God wishes to be honoured Honouring God by worshipping him Revelation 5:11-12 See also Psalm 50:23; Revelation 4:9-11 Honouring God by obeying him Ezekiel 33:31 These people honoured God with their words only, but this was not true honour for they failed to obey his commands. See also Numbers 25:10-13; Isaiah 29:13 Honouring God with one's body 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 See also Romans 12:1; 2 Corinthians 4:10-11 Honouring God with one's possessions Proverbs 3:9 See also Isaiah 60:9; 2 Corinthians 8:19 Honouring God by caring for others Proverbs 14:31 See also Matthew 25:31-40; James 1:27 The consequences of not honouring God Malachi 2:2 See also Numbers 20:12; Daniel 5:22-31 Jesus Christ and honour Honour given to Jesus Christ Hebrews 2:9 See also Acts 19:17; 2 Peter 1:17; Matthew 17:5; Mark 9:7; Luke 9:35 The relationship of honour between the Father and the Son John 5:23 See also John 8:49-50 God brings honour to people 1 Samuel 2:30 See also Psalm 62:7; Zephaniah 3:19-20; John 12:26; Romans 2:9-11 Honouring others as a duty to God Honouring one's parents Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:2-3 See also Malachi 1:6; Matthew 15:1-6; Luke 18:20 Honouring fellow believers Romans 12:10 See also Philippians 2:29; 1 Timothy 5:17 See also
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