01. The Law
It's easy to honor those on stage. But Paul introduces a revolutionary concept: "The parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable... and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor."
"The parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable... we bestow the greater honor."
02. The Mechanics
Kingdom honor flows downwards too. Honoring "up" brings access; honoring "down" brings health. God watches how we treat the cleaner, the child, the poor. Honoring only for gain is flattery, not honor.
03. The Application
How do you treat those who can't benefit you? The real test of character isn't how you treat the "king", but the "servant". Decide to clothe with honor those society stripped. This attracts the favor of the Father of orphans.