HIS PEACE UPON US

When mankind was created, we were created in a position of honor. We were exalted over the rest of creation, for we alone were created in the image of God. We had a special position before God in which we were able to live in his presence, near to him in the Garden of Eden. [...]

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The question of how to define honor (or glory) and shame is difficult. They can mean many different things in different contexts. We can speak of the glory or honor of men (Psalm 4:2) or the glory of God (Psalm 24:10). Glory or honor is something that can be ascribed (Psalm 29:2) or something given [...]

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The issues of honor and shame are significant in all cultures, but in some cultures it is much more prominent. This is true, I believe, of most Islamic cultures. In the future I hope to post more about honor/shame and other worldview paradigms, but for now I simply want to share some thoughts about honor [...]

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