Product Description

In HONOR'S REWARD, bestselling author John Bevere unveils the power and truth of an often-overlooked principle-the spiritual law of honor. Bevere explains that understanding the vital role of this virtue will enable readers to attract blessing both now and for eternity.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4285 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Bestselling author and international conference speaker Bevere (Driven by Eternity and Bait of Satan) is known for his trademark theme of believing in God for the impossible. Fans won't be disappointed by the similar all things are possible tone in this book on the need to integrate the principle of honor into every aspect of life, both functionally and spiritually. Bevere's focus on the biblical doctrine of honoring those governing authorities, whether in the civil, church, family, and social arena, is substantiated through scripture. Still, many in non-charismatic evangelical churches will take issue with the author's presumptive stance on ministers' right to receive double honor in the form of material wealth. Recounting the numerous times he has witnessed opulent gifts and preferential treatment bestowed upon him and other Christian servants as outward signs of being honored, Bevere provides an endless litany of hotel accommodations, presents, and the like. This reads as distasteful and greedy when contrasted with the fact that even Christ had nowhere to lay his head. The principle of honor is a worthy one, but Bevere's approach deteriorates too frequently into a what's-in-it-for-me tenor. (Nov. 15)
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About the Author
John Bevere is a bestselling author and popular conference speaker. He and his wife, Lisa (also a bestselling author), founded Messenger International in 1990. The ministry has grown into a multi-faceted international outreach that includes a weekly television program, The Messenger, which broadcasts in 214 nations. John has authored numerous books, including A Heart Ablaze, Under Cover, The Bait of Satan, and The Fear of the Lord. He and Lisa live in Colorado with their four sons. You can visit John Bevere on the Web at www.messengerintl.org.

Customer Reviews

A Must Read
An excellent book. I recommend all new believers read this book. It should be a part of every youth ministry curriculum. Thanks John for writing this book. MIC

Honor - in today's culture?
Clearly understanding the truth and reality of 'honor' is empowering and unfortunately missing in our culture of today. Insights in this book can change one's perspective in a way that will transform and renew relationships to everyone - from God to those we are responsible for.

Under Cover Part Two
Even if Bevere is sincere and the book has some good points, this is not a biblical sound book.

John Bevere has a very positional view of leadership, while Jesus and Paul always speaks about functional leadership. He uses many stories to back up his message, but not so much scripture.

Bevere is indirectly encouraging leaders to become priests for the people. This book feeds the old clergy-myth which is very strong in the traditional church and has its origin in catholic theology and tradition.

It is an interesting fact that the King James Version of the Bible has some mistranslations that feeds this kind of teaching because it was translated in an age that had much of this this kind of positional thinking. I recommend you to read Reimagining Church by Frank Viola (which has a functional view of leadership) and compare to this book.