Are You an Honorable Person? | A Self-Reflection Guide
Would you consider yourself an honorable person? What even is honorable person? In my sermon this past Sunday on Mordecai from the book of Esther, I mentioned that honorable people are faithful, courageous, and aware. For this week’s article, I felt it would be a good exercise to put together a self-reflection guide to help us “grade” our honor level.
1. Are You Faithful in Everyday Moments?
Mordecai’s faithfulness shines through in Esther 2:19-23. While “sitting at the king’s gate” (likely an official role in the Persian court), he overheard a plot to assassinate King Xerxes. He didn’t hesitate to report it because it was the right thing to do.
The Bible reminds us in Luke 16:10:
“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.”
Faithfulness is about showing up consistently, doing your job with integrity, and honoring your commitments—even when no one is watching.
2. Are You Courageous in Standing for What’s Right?
Mordecai displays great courage when he refuses to bow to Haman, the king’s second-in-command (Esther 3:1-6). As a Jew, he could not honor someone who demanded worship reserved for God, even though his refusal put his life at risk. His stand had a cost as well.
Ephesians 4:25 urges us:
“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.”
Courage often means speaking truth or standing firm, even when it’s risky or unpopular.
3. Are You Aware of the World Around You?
Mordecai’s awareness of the evil plot against the Jews shows us the importance of staying vigilant. As Christians, we’re called to be aware of the world’s challenges and evils. We are not to live in fear, but we need to be aware of the world around us.
John 16:33 reminds us:
“In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Awareness means recognizing both opportunities to serve and threats to our faith.
A Checklist for Honorable Living
To help you assess where you stand, here’s a quick checklist based on Mordecai’s example:
Faithfulness: I am reliable in my responsibilities, even when no one is watching. (☐ Yes ☐ Sometimes ☐ No)
Loyalty to Authority: I respect and submit to God-given authority, unless it conflicts with God’s commands. (☐ Yes ☐ Sometimes ☐ No)
Truth-Speaking: I speak truth, even when it’s risky or uncomfortable. (☐ Yes ☐ Sometimes ☐ No)
Courage: I stand firm in my convictions, even under pressure. (☐ Yes ☐ Sometimes ☐ No)
Awareness: I stay informed about the world’s challenges and respond with love, prayer, and trust in God. (☐ Yes ☐ Sometimes ☐ No)
Kindness to Enemies: I strive to love and pray for those who oppose me. (☐ Yes ☐ Sometimes ☐ No)
Joy in Trials: I view challenges as opportunities for growth and trust God’s plan. (☐ Yes ☐ Sometimes ☐ No)
Reflection Exercise: Spend 10 minutes journaling your answers to the checklist. For each “Sometimes” or “No,” write down one specific way you can grow in that area. For each “Yes,” thank God for His work in you and ask for strength to continue.
The Call to Honorable Living
Mordecai’s story challenges us to reflect God’s honorable character in a world that desperately needs it. As the sermon reminds us, “We are honorable because God is honorable.”
If you’ve been saved by Christ, His Spirit is working in you to make you more faithful, courageous, and aware. But it’s a journey that requires intentionality and reliance on God’s grace.
So, as you leave this post, ask yourself:
Do I see myself as an honorable person? Am I a faithful and loyal friend? Am I courageous? Am I aware?
Let Mordecai’s example inspire you to live with integrity, even when it’s hard, and trust that God is using you “for such a time as this.”
Prayer
Lord, thank You for being the ultimate example of honor. Help me to grow in faithfulness, courage, and awareness. Show me where I fall short and give me the strength to live with integrity, reflecting Your love and truth in all I do. Amen
Call to Action
Share one way you’re working to live more honorably in the comments below, or journal your reflections and revisit them in a month to track your growth. Let’s encourage each other to be people of honor!
