Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Isaiah 43:20The creation honours its Creator See also All creatures honour God Revelation 5:13Exodus 12:40-42 Psalms 22:23 The people of God honour God See also Psalms 50:14-15Isaiah 25:1-3 Jeremiah 3:17; 33:7-9 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Revelation 5:11-12 How God wishes to be honoured See also Honouring God by worshipping him Psalms 50:23Revelation 4:9-11 Ezekiel 33:31 Honouring God by obeying him See also Numbers 25:10-13These people honoured God with their words only, but this was not true honour for they failed to obey his commands. Isaiah 29:131 Corinthians 6:19-20 See also Honouring God with one's body Romans 12:12 Corinthians 4:10-11 Proverbs 3:9 See also Honouring God with one's possessions Isaiah 60:92 Corinthians 8:19 Proverbs 14:31 See also Honouring God by caring for others Matthew 25:31-40James 1:27 Malachi 2:2 The consequences of not honouring God See also Numbers 20:12Daniel 5:22-31 Hebrews 2:9 Jesus Christ and honour See also Honour given to Jesus Christ Acts 19:172 Peter 1:17 Matthew 17:5 Mark 9:7 Luke 9:35 John 5:23 See also The relationship of honour between the Father and the Son John 8:49-501 Samuel 2:30 God brings honour to people See also Psalms 62:7Zephaniah 3:19-20 John 12:26 Romans 2:9-11 Exodus 20:12 Honouring others as a duty to God Ephesians 6:2-3Honouring one's parents See also Malachi 1:6Matthew 15:1-6 Luke 18:20 Romans 12:10 See also Honouring fellow believers Philippians 2:291 Timothy 5:17 See also 2339 Christ, example of5042 name of God, significance 5184 standing 5595 trumpet 5838 disrespect 5908 motives 8333 reverence 8444 honouring God 8469 respect 8622 worship 8632 adoration 8664 praise |
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