STAGES OF DISHONOR : THE SECOND STAGE OF DISHONOR IS NOT TO BELIEVE IN SOMEONE

Scripture: John 7:1-5
Topic: Stages of Dishonour: The Second Stage of Dishonour is To Not Believe In Someone. 

"After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand. His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest. For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world. FOR NEITHER DID HIS BRETHREN BELIEVE IN HIM."
John 7:1-5

Jesus Christ experienced this stage of dishonour. There were many people who did not believe in Him. When you do not believe what someone says, it is a sign that you do not respect the person. A lack of faith is a lack of trust. In other words, you are saying, “You are not trustworthy. Your words are not worth much.” Jesus’ brothers did not believe in him. 

Over the years, I have invited people to come into full-time ministry. Many of the people simply did not believe that it would be well with them. Their lack of belief was actually a lack of respect for full-time ministry and for the call of God. The same people have been ready to sacrifice everything and even live apart from their family for many years. Such people are ready to work donkey hours for various secular causes. They simply have no faith in full-time ministry. They had no faith and respect for the call of God. They had no respect for my offer to work for the Lord. Not believing and not obeying are sure signs of a lack of honour. 

Credits: Excerpt from
Those Who Honour You 
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

Comments

  1. Beryl16 January 2024 at 03:34

    Lord help me to walk by faith and grant me the grace to walk in total obedience in Jesus name

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  2. Purity23 January 2024 at 06:11

    Lord help me to honour and believe those that you have sent to me.Amen

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