VERBING SCRIPTURE Honour & Love

I read an interestingly amusing article some time ago that discussed the verbing of nouns throughout the history of the English language. You may read it here: YOU'VE BEEN VERBED. Very recently I was thinking about verbing nouns from a Biblical perspective and my mind went first to the New Testament scripture about Honouring parents:

"Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)" ~ Ephesians 6:2 (KJV)

We are commanded to honour our parents. The word 'honour' in this scripture comes from the Greek word TIMAO, pronounced tē-mä'-ō. It has two literal meanings:

1. To estimate or to fix the value of something that belongs to one's self;
2. To revere, venerate, to hold in honour or to honour someone with many honours.

'Honour' is a verb in this scripture in two clear ways. Let me explain. If I were to estimate the value of my parents to me, I would unquestionably value them most expensively. They are absolutely priceless. There are no riches in the world that can replace them. Moreover, in my heart, mind, soul and strength, I hold them in the highest honour that I can give to man and I continue within myself to esteem, respect and honour them with many honours. This is honour in action.

As I gave more thought to the verbing of nouns my mind went to another scripture:

"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;" ~ Ephesians 5:25 (KJV)

We who are husbands are commanded to love our wives in the way that Christ loves the church: with self sacrifice. The word 'love' in this scripture comes from the Greek word AGAPAO, pronounced ä-gä-pä'-ō. It also has two literal meanings:

1. To welcome, to entertain, to be fond of and to love someone dearly;
2. To be well pleased, to be contented at or with a thing.

'Love' is a verb in this scripture with two meanings. When used of a person, it expresses having a preference for that person as well as wishing the best for them. It also means that one will give highest regard to the well-being of the person. When it is used of a thing it denotes taking pleasure in it, being unwilling to abandon it and to prize it above all other things.

I apply both principles to my relationship with my wife. I am more than fond of her and the things she does or says. I welcome her always in the sense that I will never deny her any good thing. I entertain her in the sense that I am sensitive to her thoughts, desires and intentions and I do make her laugh. Most importantly though, I love and cherish her dearly and she knows it. This is love in action.

Honour and Love are nouns as well as verbs. Ultimately, we are to Honour and Love God Almighty in a more profound way than how we love our family, friends and our fellow human beings. According to scripture, Honour and Love are nouns that we must verb in order for us to make them effective in ourselves and to others.

God Bless You. ^_^

THE VICTORY SERIES - Reality, Vol. 2 - Issue 3, March, 2011

Here is an excerpt from the March 2011 newsletter:

If God has not given us the spirit of fear, then where does it come from? If God has given us the spirit of power, love and a sound mind, then why do we operate without power and with hate sometimes and why do we entertain worry? Could it be that this is a primary tool of the enemy, used to keep us in bondage? As believers in Christ we must believe II Timothy 1:7 to make it our reality and to do away with fear. Someone once told me that fear is an acronym.
Forget
Everything
And
Run
I laughed when I first heard it because flight is not in my nature but I think it is such a powerful observation. Most times we choose flight instead of fight because we are fearful and believe that we are not equipped to fight. The other times when we fight it is because we are backed into a corner with no alternative or visible way of escape. We do not have to be fearful because in every temptation that arises God provides a way of escape:
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” (I Corinthians 10:13)

God is always there for us as long as we have breath. We do not have to fear anything. He gives us new mercies every morning and it is because of them that we are blessed to wake up:
“It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23).
Perfect love casts out all fear; Isn’t God perfect Love? We do not have to fear Satan or his minions because we know their end and they know that we know. Their end is the lake of fire (Revelations 20:10). They are scrambling and are desperate to drag us down with them. Their destiny is sure and will not change. What is your destiny? I am destined to rule with Christ. The enemy’s oppression comes only because they want to steal, kill and destroy but Christ came to give us life (more abundantly).

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