Godly Honor & Shame in Community | Phil Spadaro

I. Introduction

• The concepts of honor and shame may not be easily understood or fit one's values.
• Goal: Be aware of Honor/Shame.
• The lesson will explore how Honor/Shame contrasts with Innocence/Guilt,
• Honor is essential to God. God values honor and expects it to be pursued.

II. Understanding Honor and Shame

• Honor/Shame is about reputation and community connection, defined by others, and focused on "Us, Others, Community".
• Honor is connected to a good reputation and glory, while shame is connected to a bad reputation and bad behavior.
• Proverbs 22:1 states that a good name is to be chosen over great wealth.

III. Implementing Honor

• Pursue honor from God. Romans 2:6-8 speaks of seeking glory, honor, and immortality.
• Promote and protect the honor of others. Ruth 3 illustrates protecting someone's reputation.
• Honor God and His Community. Romans 2:24 notes that the name of God can be blasphemed because of our actions. 1 Corinthians 6 addresses resolving disputes within the community to avoid shame.
• 1 Peter 2:17 states to honor everyone.

IV. Discussion & Application

• How can I implement honor in my life?
• Will this bring honor to God?
• Does this bring honor to God’s people?
• Interpret 1 Timothy 2:9 and Ephesians 5:3 considering the community.
• Who is influencing your perception of honor/shame?
• Is our community rightly encouraging honor?
• How are we protecting the reputation of the community and those within it?
• Here are the scripture references mentioned or alluded to in the sermon:

V. Scripture References

Proverbs 22:1, Proverbs 10:23, 1 Timothy 3:7, Genesis 2:25, Genesis 3:10-11, Genesis 3:21, Genesis 1:26, Romans 2:6-8, Matthew 6:2, Ruth 3:14, 1 Peter 2:17, Romans 2:24, 1 Corinthians 6:1-5, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 Timothy 2::9, Ephesians 5:3

VI. Additional Scriptures

1. Romans 12:10 - "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."

2. Genesis 1:27 - "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."

3. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 - "It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God."