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Honour does not mean you have to agree with what they believe, but rather you value who they are above what they believe. Most importantly, we are to honour God
In addition, we are to honour our father and mother, the elderly, rulers , church leaders and others who serve Christ faithfully
Also, the Sabbath day and marriage.
The Bible commands Christians to “honour everyone”
Give preference to honour means to esteem and treat another with respect because of who they are or what they have done.
Honour has the sense of value, price, or quality. That which is valued and esteemed is “honoured.”
Here are 24 Bible verses on Division and Honour
1 Corinthians 1:10–17 NLT
10 I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters,[a] by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. 11 For some members of Chloe’s household have told me about your quarrels, my dear brothers and sisters. 12 Some of you are saying, “I am a follower of Paul.” Others are saying, “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Peter,[b]” or “I follow only Christ.” 13 Has Christ been divided into factions? Was I, Paul, crucified for you? Were any of you baptized in the name of Paul? Of course not! 14 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 for now no one can say they were baptized in my name. 16 (Oh yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas, but I don’t remember baptizing anyone else.) 17 For Christ didn’t send me to baptize, but to preach the Good News—and not with clever speech, for fear that the cross of Christ would lose its power.
Luke 11:17 NLT
He knew their thoughts, so he said, “Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A family splintered by feuding will fall apart.
Matthew 6:14–15 NLT
“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.
1 John 4:4 NLT
But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.
Romans 8:28 NLT
And we know that God causes everything to work together[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Psalms 108:13 NLT
With God’s help we will do mighty things,
for he will trample down our foes.
2 Corinthians 2:14 NLT
But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume.
1 Corinthians 15:57 NLT
But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:25 NLT
This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other.
Luke 12:51–53
Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to divide people against each other! 52 From now on families will be split apart, three in favour of me, and two against—or two in favour and three against.
53
‘Father will be divided against son
and son against father;
mother against daughter
and daughter against mother;
and mother-in-law against daughter-in-law
and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.
Titus 3:9 NLT
Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees[a] or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time.
1 Timothy 1:4 NLT
Don’t let them waste their time in endless discussion of myths and spiritual pedigrees. These things only lead to meaningless speculations,[a] which don’t help people live a life of faith in God.
Romans 12:10 NLT
Love each other with genuine affection,[a] and take delight in honouring each other.
Revelation 4:11 NLT
“You are worthy, O Lord our God,
to receive glory and honor and power.
For you created all things,
and they exist because you created what you pleased.”
Exodus 20:12 NLT
“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
Leviticus 19:32 NLT
“Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the Lord.
1 Peter 2:17 NLT
Respect everyone, and love the family of believers.[a] Fear God, and respect the king.
1 Timothy 5:17 NLT
Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well,[a] especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.
Philippians 2:29 NLT
Welcome him in the Lord’s love[a] and with great joy, and give him the honor that people like him deserve.
Isaiah 58:13 NLT
“Keep the Sabbath day holy.
Don’t pursue your own interests on that day,
but enjoy the Sabbath
and speak of it with delight as the Lord’s holy day.
Honor the Sabbath in everything you do on that day,
and don’t follow your own desires or talk idly.
Hebrews 13:4 NLT
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.
1 Peter 2:17 NLT
Respect everyone, and love the family of believers.[a] Fear God, and respect the king.
Psalm 84:11 NLT
For the Lord God is our sun and our shield.
He gives us grace and glory.
The Lord will withhold no good thing
from those who do what is right.
Proverbs 21:21 NLT
Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
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