Chapter 4: Honor
Good afternoon!
It’s been a weird couple days with friends dying and parents of friends’ dying. I haven’t gotten a good night rest for a couple of days, but spending time with God is important. Here’s notes from today for the Mighty Man of God.
Chapter 4: Honor
Laing says a mighty man is a man of honor: highest principles, unimpeachable integrity, unassailable virtue, and of God.
“A honorable man is one who holds himself to the highest standards of morals, ethics, and behavior.”
He is trusted, revered, listened to; does not demand, but receives respect; admired, esteemed, beloved, others want to emulate him. I would really like to be someone like this.
“A man of honor is a man of truth. Honesty and loyalty to the truth are the fundamental building blocks of character”
Truth is the foundation for everything, therefore we must love, believe, hear, and tell the truth. To me the truth is much easier to deal with than dealing with deceptions and memorizing lies.
The truth is also a key component in relationships.
“A man of honor is a man of principle. A man of principle is faithful to what is right over and above his concern for his own safety, position, or personal benefit. He stands up for what is right, no matter what the cost.”
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I struggle with principles, because sometimes it gets confusing. For example, something I used to struggle with and again recently is piracy of music and movies. I want to do what is right. That’s what it comes down to. I will not judge others, but encourage them to do what is right too.
A man of honor sacrifices. The example here is the story of Daniel. Are you willing to sacrifice and go against the law when it goes against the truth?
“A man of honor expects the best of himself. These is within mighty men a desire for excellence, a hunger to be the very best version of themselves that they can be.”
I REALLY want to do this, but I make too many excuses and fall back into my laziness. I need to pray and figure out a way to overcome this and TRULY do this.
“A man of honor embraces challenge and adventure.”
I love challenging myself mentally and physically. It is a rush to push yourself to the edge and survive. It is one of the best feelings in the world. Just when you think you can’t go any farther, you take another step. The adrenaline and feelings are great. I don’t know why I don’t challenge myself more often. This is something that will change soon.
After reading this chapter I am challenged and inspired. I want to change my environment so I can cultivate this kind of life style.
Peace be with you,
~Hoo
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