1 Timothy 5:1-25 - Restoring Honour in a World of Shame

1 Timothy 5:1-25 - Restoring Honour in a World of ShameSeries: Dangerous Church - 1 Timothy Preacher: Simon LawrensonSunday MorningDate: 9th November 2025Passage: 1 Timothy 5:1-25-------------------In this sermon on 1 Timothy 5, we explore what it means to live as a community of honour in a culture of performance and shame.The first-century world ran on an honour–shame system — people found their worth in how others valued them. Today, we live in a merit–shame system — we earn value through achievement, appearance, and success. But the gospel offers a better story: Jesus took our shame and gave us His honour.In this message, we unpack Paul’s words about giving “double honour” to faithful leaders and discover how the Church is called to reflect God’s heart by giving price and value to one another.🔹 Key themes: – What “honour” means in the Bible (“to give price or value to”) – How the gospel restores our dignity and worth – Why leaders who “rule well” are worthy of “double honour” – How to be a community that restores value where shame has stolen it📖 Text: 1 Timothy 5:17–18 🎙️ Series: Stewards of God’s Mission“Send us out as people of honour in a world of shame — living proof of Your redeeming love. For more bible resources please visit www.calvarysoton.co.uk