He is worthy our reverence and esteem

The difference between Esteem and Respect When used as nouns, esteem means favourable regard, whereas respect means an attitude of consideration or high regard. When used as verbs, esteem means to set a high value on, whereas respect means to have respect for. Respect is also interjection with the meaning: hello, hi. check bellow for the other definitions of Esteem and Respect

An overseer — an elder, a pastor — must be respectable. I realize this may seem like a strange topic at a pastors’ gathering. I’ve never heard a message on what it means to be “respectable” — which might be good, or close to good. As we’ll see, being respectable is not a topic that should dominate the consciousness of a healthy pastor. So in one sense, this might be a dangerous topic for a full session. You can easily give this too much focus. However, here it is in the elder qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:2. We need to at least consider “respectable” as we evaluate men as pastor-elders, and I do think it’s worthy of at least a single session among pastors once in a generation. Let me make sure here at the outset that no one gets the impression that a pastor being “respectable” is the same, or anything like, being “cool” on the world’s terms. God’s Terms — Not the World’s Back in 2012, I traveled with John Piper to New York, where he was speaking on race, following the publication of his book Bloodlines. It was the end of March 2012, right at the tail end of what some sports fans might remember as “Linsanity.” An undrafted, no-name guard for the Knicks, named Jeremy Lin, went on an MVP-like streak — for about a month in February and March of 2012. Lin is a Christian and had spoken publicly about how Piper’s book Don’t Waste Your Life had impacted him. A few days before the trip, an assistant chaplain for the Knicks contacted us about a lunch with John and Jeremy while we we...

How can I worship the Lord in spirit and truth (John 4:23-24)? What is true worship? John 4:23-24 records Jesus saying, "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." What did He mean? First, it is important to understand what worship is. Many equate worship with singing music in church. This is one aspect of worship (Psalm 100:2), but worship is in no way limited to song. It is a full life response to the object of our worship. When we truly worship something, it affects the way we live. One way to look at worship is to think of it as "worth-ship." When we worship something, we declare that it is worthy (Psalm 145:3). The Greek word used for "worship" implies an attitude of reverence. It also includes such physical gestures as kissing the hand or kneeling (Psalm 95:6). We worship something when we act as if it has value. By nature, human beings are worshippers. Sometimes our worship is focused on that which is actually worthy of reverence (like God). Other times it is misdirected (for instance, we worship our work or our bank accounts or fashion or a political icon). Worship is a life response to the worthiness of its object. When we worship God, we do so in response to who He is (Psalm 52:9). Our attitudes and actions reflect that we believe the character and conduct of God to be...

For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For great is Yahweh and greatly to be praised; He is more fearsome than all gods. For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For the LORD is great and is highly praised; he is feared above all gods. For the LORD is great and is highly praised; He is feared above all gods. For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods. Because our Lord is great and very glorious and he is feared above all gods For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is terrible above all gods. The LORD is great and deserves our greatest praise! He is the only God worthy of our worship. For the Lord is great, and exceedingly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods....

Today’s world looks on the concept of reverence with disdain as inauthentic and actually puts a premium on irreverence as signaling authenticity. But reverence is central to the heart of Christian worship. So I want to ask the question “what does reverence look like in the assembly?” First, let’s consider reverence in respect to God’s nature. Reverence for God results from considering his nature and all that he has done. Believers should revere God by meditating on his deeds: 1Sa 12:24. Meditation on God’s works is an expression of reverence that is central the act of praise: Dt 10:20-21. Meditating on God’s nature secures our reverence exclusively for God: Isa 8:13; Rev 15:4. Second, let’s consider reverence for God’s word. Reverence for God is foundational to worship because his word calls us into the heights of worship. We should revere God’s word: Isa 66:2; Ecc 3:14 ; Psalm 119. The works of God as revealed by his word inspires reverence for his mercy and compassion: Ps 5:7; 22:23; 130:4. These verses present the posture of sincere worship as a form of “reverence” towards God, which, when lifted into New Testament theology of worship (i.e. “spirit and truth”), we can understand that it is not just our physical posture of a bended knee, but the posture of bended hearts that expresses reverence in worship towards God. Likewise, in our contemplation of God’s word, we gain reverence for his judgment: Ex 14:31; his holy anger: Dt 6:14-15; Ex 20:20. Thirdly, let’s consider o...

Winter’s chill gave way to unprecedented warmth, and the brilliant blue of a Colorado sky pressed against snowcapped mountains. The day had finally arrived. My son and his beautiful bride-to-be joined hands and hearts—proclaiming their Many will respond with a tearful “I do” to words like these in the months to come. “Will you have this woman to be your wife? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, keep yourself only for her, so long as you both shall live?” Words about love, comfort, and honor are frequently addressed to young couples during a wedding ceremony. But what does the Bible say about honor? What Does the Bible Say about Honor? Mentioned 355 times in scripture, honor usually takes the form of kabod in the Old Testament and timao in the New Testament. Because God, the creator, embodies all glory as the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, he is worthy of our reverence. Not leaving us to wonder about who or what should receive honor, the Bible instructs us to honor several individuals, groups, and even concepts. These include the following: - Jesus ( - Parents ( - Marriage ( - Fellow believers ( - The elderly, women, and widows ( - Church leaders and government rulers ( What Does it Really Mean to Honor God? 1. Honoring Christ honors God. Many religions contend our works or actions lead to salvation, but each diminishes the redemptive power of the risen Christ. Scripture is clear. Jesus deserves the hono...

Loading the player ... “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 (ESV) I’ll never forget the sight of our first ultrasound images. Tears pooled in my eyes as I considered the delicacy of our baby’s sweet frame, and the precision of how our Creator had knit her together in my womb. My husband felt the same sense of awe. Yet in the next breath: fear. I would consider myself to be fearful by personality. A Type A perfectionist, I struggle when I’m not in control, when people disappoint and critique me, and when I fail. Then, there are those struggles with fear that come from pain and suffering in this broken world. But nothing — nothing — has come close to the fears that arose when I found out I was pregnant and after I caught sight of the precious life in my womb. What would the future hold? Would our baby be born healthy and strong? Would I be safe in the process? What if we lost the baby? What if …? Friends, the list of our “what ifs” is never-ending. So are the number of our fears. Perhaps you, like me, are terrified of what could unexpectedly happen to your kids, your husband or your loved ones. Maybe you’re afraid of what the doctor will report about your test results, or maybe you just lost your job and wonder how you’ll make ends meet. Maybe death haunts you — when it will come, how it will come, what it will mean for your eternity. When it comes to fear, I’ve been immensely helped by Scripture, God’s very breathed-out Word that reveals who He is. In Psalm...

Winter’s chill gave way to unprecedented warmth, and the brilliant blue of a Colorado sky pressed against snowcapped mountains. The day had finally arrived. My son and his beautiful bride-to-be joined hands and hearts—proclaiming their Many will respond with a tearful “I do” to words like these in the months to come. “Will you have this woman to be your wife? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, keep yourself only for her, so long as you both shall live?” Words about love, comfort, and honor are frequently addressed to young couples during a wedding ceremony. But what does the Bible say about honor? What Does the Bible Say about Honor? Mentioned 355 times in scripture, honor usually takes the form of kabod in the Old Testament and timao in the New Testament. Because God, the creator, embodies all glory as the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, he is worthy of our reverence. Not leaving us to wonder about who or what should receive honor, the Bible instructs us to honor several individuals, groups, and even concepts. These include the following: - Jesus ( - Parents ( - Marriage ( - Fellow believers ( - The elderly, women, and widows ( - Church leaders and government rulers ( What Does it Really Mean to Honor God? 1. Honoring Christ honors God. Many religions contend our works or actions lead to salvation, but each diminishes the redemptive power of the risen Christ. Scripture is clear. Jesus deserves the hono...

For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For great is Yahweh and greatly to be praised; He is more fearsome than all gods. For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For the LORD is great and is highly praised; he is feared above all gods. For the LORD is great and is highly praised; He is feared above all gods. For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods. Because our Lord is great and very glorious and he is feared above all gods For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is terrible above all gods. The LORD is great and deserves our greatest praise! He is the only God worthy of our worship. For the Lord is great, and exceedingly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods....

An overseer — an elder, a pastor — must be respectable. I realize this may seem like a strange topic at a pastors’ gathering. I’ve never heard a message on what it means to be “respectable” — which might be good, or close to good. As we’ll see, being respectable is not a topic that should dominate the consciousness of a healthy pastor. So in one sense, this might be a dangerous topic for a full session. You can easily give this too much focus. However, here it is in the elder qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:2. We need to at least consider “respectable” as we evaluate men as pastor-elders, and I do think it’s worthy of at least a single session among pastors once in a generation. Let me make sure here at the outset that no one gets the impression that a pastor being “respectable” is the same, or anything like, being “cool” on the world’s terms. God’s Terms — Not the World’s Back in 2012, I traveled with John Piper to New York, where he was speaking on race, following the publication of his book Bloodlines. It was the end of March 2012, right at the tail end of what some sports fans might remember as “Linsanity.” An undrafted, no-name guard for the Knicks, named Jeremy Lin, went on an MVP-like streak — for about a month in February and March of 2012. Lin is a Christian and had spoken publicly about how Piper’s book Don’t Waste Your Life had impacted him. A few days before the trip, an assistant chaplain for the Knicks contacted us about a lunch with John and Jeremy while we we...