How to be a man of HONOR
Honor is kind of an old-fashioned word. Its meaning may be confusing, or maybe its just an idea that is fuzzy at best to most of us. But on our journey to becoming the man that God meant for us to be, we must embrace and understand this ancient concept.
As one of the 4 Tenets, or key principles, of Get In The Fight, Honor is central to what we understand as the core of a biblical, Christian man. Because of this, it is imperative that we look closer at this key idea.
To be a man of honor is to live life with a sense of purpose and integrity. It is to be truthful, honorable, and just in all your actions. Becoming an honorable man requires creating standards for yourself and living up to them. It also involves cultivating meaningful relationships and living courageously in the face of adversity.
So let's break down what it means to be an honorable man and some ideas on how to become one.
What does Honor Look Like?
Honor looks like having the fortitude (another old-fashioned, need to re-learn word) to stand up for what you believe in—even when those around you don’t agree or understand.
It looks like being humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
Honor can be found in acts of selflessness, kindness, and respect towards others—even if they are not deserving of it.
And an honorable man understands that there are consequences for his actions, both good and bad, and he takes responsibility for them regardless of the outcome.
How Can I Become an Honorable Man?
One of the first steps towards becoming an honorable man is to cultivate self-discipline. Think about it: how natural and easy is it to do the things we've already mentioned.
Doing what's fair, just and right - all the time. Living with deep integrity in all you do. Living courageously in the face of adversity.
None of this is easy or comes naturally. Thus, self-discipline is required to cultivate this honorable life.
Of equal importance is to practice humility. Recognize that your successes come from the grace and goodness of God. To be a man of honor starts by honoring the One that you owe everything to. The path of greatness and honor in the Kingdom of God is paved through humility - as Jesus demonstrated over and over again.
Finally, it is important to strive for excellence by pushing yourself outside your comfort zone—taking risks that will help you grow as a person and help you become more of the man God meant for you to be. Its risky to go against the flow of culture and aim for an honorable life. People will criticize you, judge you harshly, try to bring you down. But, as we know, the rewards in Christ always outweigh the risks. So pursue the hard, right things every chance you get.
In the end, becoming a man of honor requires dedication, effort, and hard work. But the rewards are worth it! Living with honor enables us to lead lives full of dignity and integrity—the kind that will be remembered long after we're gone. By setting goals for ourselves, practicing humility, striving for excellence, and taking responsibility for our actions we can truly embody what it means to be an honorable man! A man God made you to be.
