Honor creates an atmosphere of exchange. The concept of economy doesn’t just apply only to the natural world but the supernatural world as well. As a matter of fact, I believe that the natural economy is affected by the spiritual economy, not just in the world markets but in individuals as well.
Honor affects both realms. The principle is this: “whatever we respect we attract. And whatever we disrespect we repel.” If we offer respect to finances then we’ll attract finances. If we respect relationships, we’ll have friends. If we disrespect people, we dispel them. If we respect health, we’ll have healthy bodies… I believe you get the picture.
So, here’s my take. Respect is only a form of honor. If we honor, we respect, but respect is not necessarily to honor. Honor is deeper. Honor is greater; it comes from the heart. It’s possible to respect with our actions and words and yet dishonor in with our hearts. Therefore, it’s vital that our respect (which attracts) comes from a heart of honor. For when it does, it creates a vibrant economy of exchange in our lives.
If respects attracts than honor keeps! It’s possible to attract resources but never keep them. So, if respect attracts then the attitude of honor will bring us to a spiritual and natural economy of continual exchange – from our heart to God’s heart…From God’s hands to our hands, and from our hands to God’s kingdom. (Pro. 3:9-10)
Although honor and glory are synonymous in meaning, they are used distinctively in scripture. My take is this…HONOR comes from us and GLORY comes from God. When we give God honor, He in return gives us His Glory. And it’s in the Glory of God that all provision exists. It’s the economy of honor.
