Adding Honor

Exodus 20:12

Adding Honor

The Hebrew word for honor in this command is that of Kaved  (כָּבֵד)

This word is used to describe the action of adding weight to something. 

Example: Genesis 9:20-23 

• The situation – Noah’s first drinks after the flood, did not go well.
• The first son – Laughed at his father’s embarrassment
• The other sons – Covered their father’s shame – added honor. 

Question: How can we show honor to the dishonorable?

Answer: The Golden Rule – Matthew 7:12

• The recipient does not need to be worthy, we have to be willing. 

Application: Ephesians 6:1-4 

• The Fourth Commandment is still in effect for the Christian today. 
• The Parents (especially the Fathers) must lead the way by showing their children honor first.  

Closing: Galatians 6:10

• The world will look at how we treat one another first.