Message Notes for November 26, 2023

Series: The Lost Art of Honor

Title: Honoring Yourself

Romans 12:10 – Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

Honoring Yourself: Treating yourself with respect, recognizing your own worth, and taking actions that align with valuing and caring for your well-being.

Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Psalm 139:14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

Honoring yourself is Biblical… NOT SELFISH!

How Does Honoring Yourself Set the Stage for Honoring Others?

1) Humility leads to Honor (Luke 14:7-8)

2) The Ripple Effect

Honor Your Body – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

1) Your body is a temple – a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit

2) Your body belongs to God – it was bought for a price

3) Your body needs to be taken care of – treat it well

Honor Your Mind – Hebrews 5:1-6

1) Study and understand spiritual matters

2) Deal gently with others struggles

3) There is a divine purpose for personal growth and development

Honor Your Identity in Christ – 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7

1) Honor your identity in God

2) Live in alignment with God’s Word

3) Grow spiritually

4) Honor your faith

Family/Study Group Notes for the Week of November 26, 2023

Series: The Lost Art of Honor

Title: Honoring Yourself

Read Psalm 139:14: How does understanding that you are fearfully and wonderfully made by God influence your perception of self-worth?

Read 1 Corinthians 6:19: In what practical ways can you set and maintain healthy boundaries in your life to honor your body as a temple?

Read Luke 14:7-8: How can practicing humility in your daily life foster an atmosphere of honor and respect towards others?

Read Matthew 7:12: Reflect on a specific relationship. How can honoring yourself positively influence the dynamics and create a ripple effect?

Read Genesis 1:27: How does recognizing the intrinsic value of yourself and others as bearers of God’s image impact the way you show honor?

Read Mark 12:31: In what ways can practicing self-love and self-honor enhance your ability to love and honor those around you?

Read Romans 12:10: How can you balance serving others with the need to honor and care for yourself, based on the biblical principle of outdoing in honor?

Read Matthew 7:12: Consider a recent interaction. Did you treat the other person in a way that aligns with how you want to be treated? If not, how can you improve?

Read Romans 12:2: What practices can you incorporate into your life to renew your mind, contributing to both mental well-being and spiritual growth?

Read 1 Thessalonians 4:7: How can aligning your life with God’s Word, particularly in areas of holiness, impact your sense of identity and self-worth?