It’s easy to give the impression of good character without living it out. But actions speak louder than words―not just any action; the kind centered on what matters most. Learn how to bring True Virtue back into everyday life.

Part One: Honor In a Cancel Culture
Romans 12:10 NLT:  Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.
Mark 6:1-4 NLT: Jesus left that part of the country and returned with his disciples to Nazareth, his hometown. 2 The next Sabbath he began teaching in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. They asked, “Where did he get all this wisdom and the power to perform such miracles?” 3 Then they scoffed, “He’s just a carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon. And his sisters live right here among us.” They were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. 4 Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family.”

Who Are We Called to Honor? 

• 1. Honor God. Prov 3:9
  Honor the Lord with your wealth

    and with the best part of everything you produce.

• 2. Our parents. Exodus 20:12
  12 “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

• 3. Those in authority. Romans 13:1-7
  Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. 3 For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. 4 The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. 5 So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.6 Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.

• 4. Our pastors and spiritual leaders. 1 Tim 5:17

      17 Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well,[a] especially those who          work hard at both preaching and teaching.

• 5. Our marriage. Hebrew 13:4 

4 Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.


Mark 6:4-5 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.