Parenting On Purpose: Honor In The Home | Mike Popenhagen

Parenting: Honor In The Home

Mark 6:1-5

Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? 3 Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. 

4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” 5 He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 He was amazed at their lack of faith. NIV 

 Honor is the expression of respect or esteem.

The Impact of Dishonor

Dishonor limits our ability to see the value in others. 

Dishonor disconnects us from family ties and roots.

Dishonor limits the work of God in our lives. 

Cultivating Honor In Our Homes

Ephesians 5:301-6:4

31 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” 32 This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. 33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.  

1. Honor is first modeled by the parents. 

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 

2.  Honor is developed in the early years and grows with age. 

2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”  

3.  Honor will elevate your homes. 

4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. NIV 

4.  True honor is earned not demanded.