True honor is an outflow from a heart that fears God.

Physical growth is a function of time. No two-year-old child has ever been six feet tall. Intellectual growth is a function of learning. Spiritual growth is neither a function of time or learning, but it is a function of obedience.

God is seeking those who hear His call to a life of worship. Those who heed are those who will walk in His presence. They will know Him intimately as He will manifest Himself to them.

Offended people still may experience miracles, words of utterance, strong preaching, and healing in their lives. But these are gifts of the Spirit, not fruits. We will be judged according to fruit, not gifting. A gift is given. Fruit is cultivated.

We don't honor just to get a reward; we honor because it is the heart of God, and it is our delight.

If we don’t risk being hurt, we cannot give unconditional love. Unconditional love gives others the right to hurt us.

When we oppose God's delegated authority, we oppose God Himself.