Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; Romans 12:10 (NKJV)
I love that our country devotes a day to honour those who have given their lives for freedom.
Although I am certainly not glorifying war, I do believe it’s absolutely vital to give honour where honour is due. The sacrifice men and women have made to fight for our freedom is certainly deserving of honour.
Honour doesn’t need to stop there. Honour is a powerful force that seems to be greatly lacking in our world. Its benefits are tremendous with the right motives—coming straight from the heart and not put on just to move up the ladder, get noticed, or to receive honour.
Honour is so much more than an internal feeling of respect. Honour must be shown. It’s an action. However, it doesn’t have to be displayed in a grand way. Honour can be communicated simply—it shows up in how we address people and also how we speak about them to others.
Who can you honour this week?
Make a point of thinking about the attributes you respect in the people around you. Find an opportunity to brag on your spouse in front of his or her friends. Post something on someone’s social media that highlights their great characteristics. Tell your boss what you appreciate and respect about them.
You will never regret making the effort to honour someone.