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  HONOR GOD
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: Honoring God is the key to receiving true honor and blessings
from Him.

Topics: "Obedience", "Honoring God"
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 2:30, Proverbs 3:9

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of making the honor of God the
primary focus of our lives, asserting that those who honor God will
ultimately receive His honor in return. He reflects on the consequences
faced by Eli and his sons for failing to honor the Lord, illustrating
that true dignity and glory come from holy obedience rather than worldly
recognition. Spurgeon encourages believers to actively seek ways to
honor God through their actions, words, and offerings, reminding them
that even if they face shame in the world, God's honor is far more
valuable. He challenges listeners to consider practical steps they can
take to promote God's glory in their daily lives.

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Them that honor me I mill honor. (1 Samuel 2:30)

Do I make the honor of God the great object of my life and the rule of
my conduct? If so, He will honor me. I may for a while receive no honor
from man, but God will Himself put honor upon me in the most effectual
manner. In the end it will be found the surest way to honor to be
willing to be put to shame for conscience' sake.

Eli had not honored the Lord by ruling his household well, and his sons
had not honored the Lord by behavior worthy of their sacred office, and
therefore the Lord did not honor them but took the high priesthood out
of their family and made young Samuel to be ruler in the land instead of
any of their tine. If I would have my family ennobled, I must honor the
Lord in all things. God may allow the wicked to win worldly honors; but
the dignity which He Himself gives, even glory, honor, and immortality,
He reserves for those who by holy obedience take care to honor Him.

What can I do this day to honor the Lord? I will promote His glory by my
spoken testimony and by my practical obedience, I will also honor Him
with my substance and by offering to Him some special service. Let me
sit down and think how I can honor Him, since He will honor me.

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