“Honor All People, Love the Brotherhood, Reverence God, Honor the King” – 1 Peter 2:17

by Pastor Roy Esposito

Nephesh (Hebrew) – Soul
Ruach (Hebrew) – Spirit

Both speak of an inner life where thinking, reason, and emotion occur.
Both are used interchangeably in the OT to speak of the “totality” of God. – Dr. Michael Heiser
Both are used to describe the source of our inner life.

Shema Yisrael – Deuteronomy 6:4 – God is ONE
Matthew 22:37, Mark 12:29-30 – Love God Totally

Philippians 4:4-9 (Passion)
1 Peter 2:15-17 (NKJV)

HONOR IS AN ATTITUDE!

Gadsden Flag – A Coiled Snake with the inscription, “Don’t Tread on Me”

Luke 10:19 – “Tread on serpents” – Jesus

“We should be able to voice our point of view without demonizing those who disagree.” – PR

Matthew 22:37 – “Love one another…” – Jesus

Romans 15:7 – “Receive one another…”

“We don’t honor the sinful actions of people, but we are to honor the humanity of sinful people.” – PR

Honor church elders – 1 Timothy 5:17
Employers – 1 Timothy 6:1
Widows – 1 Timothy 5:3
Spouses – 1 Peter 3:7, Ephesians 5:33 (AMP)
The Aged – Leviticus 19: 32
1 Peter 2:17 – All people

John 12:26
Psalm 91: 14-15

Matthew 13:52-58
Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:2

Genesis 9:18-27 – Noah dishonored by Ham
Genesis 6:9

Matthew 18:21-35

Psalm 107:10-13 (Passion)