Why God Became Man - Made Honorable
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The document discusses the importance of honoring God through understanding His character and actions, referencing various biblical verses. It emphasizes that true glory comes from knowing and serving God, rather than seeking honor in worldly pursuits. Additionally, it highlights the significance of justice and faithfulness in restoring honor in one's relationship with God.
Why God Became Man - Made Honorable
- 1. Made Honorable! Why God Became Man
- 2. THE HONOR OF GOD "GLORY" Exodus 33:13 "Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found favor in thy sight, show me now thy ways, that I may know thee and find favor in thy sight. Consider too that this nation is thy people."
- 3. 14 And he said, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."
- 4. Exodus 33:18 Moses said, "I pray thee, show me thy glory."
- 5. Exodus 33:19 And he said, "I will make all my goodness pass before you, and will proclaim before you my name `The LORD'; and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy."
- 6. Jeremiah 9:23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; Sin- seeking honor in anything else
- 7. 24 but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practice steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth; for in these things I delight, says the LORD." Sin- seeking honor in anything else
- 8. Sin dishonors God and you Jeremiah 2:5 This is what the LORD says: "What fault did your fathers find in me, that they strayed so far from me? They followed worthless idols and became worthless themselves.
- 9. Honor reestablished through justice Exodus 34:6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, "The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness,
- 10. 7 maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation." Honor reestablished through justice
- 11. John 17:4 "I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do." Honor reestablished through justice
- 12. Honoring God John 17:4 "I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do."
- 13. Jeremiah 45:5 And do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not… Honoring God
- 14. Honoring God as a "first thing" Galatians 6:14 But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
- 15. John 15:8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples. Honoring God as a "first thing"
- 16. John 15:20 Remember the word that I said to you, `A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also. Honoring God as a "first thing"
- 17. Why honor God? John 12:26 … Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.
- 18. 2 Chronicles 31:21 And every work that he undertook in the service of the house of God and in accordance with the law and the commandments, seeking his God, he did with all his heart, and prospered. Why honor God?