Treating The Church With Honor Part 1 with Dr Abel Damina.
“Treating the Church with Honor – Part 1” emphasizes the importance of valuing the church as God’s institution on earth. This teaching highlights the church as not just a building, but as the body of Christ, made up of believers who are called to reflect His glory, serve one another, and impact the world.
Key Principles:
1. The Church is Sacred
The church is not man’s creation but God’s design (Matthew 16:18).
The presence of God dwells among His people, making the church holy and deserving of respect.
2. Understanding the Church as the Body of Christ
Paul describes the church as Christ’s body (1 Corinthians 12:12-27), where each member has a role to play.
To dishonor the church is to dishonor Christ Himself.
3. Walking in Unity and Love
Unity and love among believers reflect the honor God desires (Ephesians 4:1-3).
Jesus taught that love for one another would distinguish His followers (John 13:34-35).
4. Respecting Spiritual Leadership
God appoints leaders to shepherd His people (Hebrews 13:17). Honoring spiritual authority aligns with honoring the church as a whole.
5. Serving with Excellence and Reverence
We honor the church when we serve God and His people with excellence (Colossians 3:23-24).
Treating the church with care in worship, stewardship, and service reflects our reverence for God.
Reflection:
Ask yourself: How do I treat the church in my actions, words, and attitudes? Am I honoring God by honoring His people and His house?
This teaching reminds us that our treatment of the church mirrors our reverence for God. Treating the church with honor begins with a heart that values what God values.
