NOT WITHOUT HONOUR

"And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.”

Matthew 13:57
“But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house."  

Mark 6:4

IT SAYS WHAT IT MEANS AND MEANS WHAT IT SAYS

If you happen to be one of those “syrupy sweet” Christians who want nothing to do with negative Bible truths, you will attempt somehow to make the above text say something it does not say. You may even want to correct this writer. But I remind you, I didn’t say it. The greatest authority that ever graced this earth, who always spoke the truth, said it. So, if you have a problem, I suggest you take it up with Him.

JESUS KNEW WHEREOF HE SPAKE

This may have been a proverbial expression of His day, and a general truth.  There could have been exceptions, but He was not one of them. He seemed to be honoured more elsewhere than among those most familiar with Him. They could not accept wisdom dressed in carpenter’s garb. They were too proud to be taught by such like. As with today, they had false standards of what personified greatness.

ARTISTS TEACH US THIS TRUTH

Most of the renowned artists of the past, along with their works, were not recognized or appreciated till their deaths. So it was with our blessed Lord, we’re told many of those closest to Him did not believe on Him, until after His resurrection. And so it was, and always will be. Therefore, it is a wise man or woman who goes to those strangers who will listen, and leave friends and loved ones, who will not listen, with the Lord and His timing. Remembering, you’re not without honour.