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It feels like the word “honor” has gone a bit out of fashion these days. What used to be one of the most sincere compliments and signs of respect has become a concept that’s found in the classic books we read, not our everyday interactions. And yet, as we read through the Scriptures, the idea of honor is one that’s mentioned over and over again. We as believers are called to honor one another, or in other words, to treat one another with reverence and respect. However, if we keep reading, we find that the call to honor one another isn’t limited to those who we like or who share our point of view. We’re called to continually put the needs and well-being of others before ourselves.

It’s a mandate that looks great on paper, but in reality, is not always easy to incorporate into our everyday interactions. What does it look like to honor the coworker who never seems to have a nice thing to say? What does it look like to put the needs of a seemingly cranky neighbor over the plans we may have made for ourselves for our spare time?

This week, challenge yourself to find ways to honor and respect someone whom you may not always get along with or see eye to eye with. This does not mean you need to interact with people who intentionally hurt you or cause harm, but instead, what’s one small thing you can do to show others you think of them first?