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Concerning the House of Eli, 1Sa 2:
30 the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever.
The promise was conditional.
But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.
In the context of Eli's family, God honored those who honored him, whose failure to honor God led to their downfall.
Proverbs 3:
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
Prioritize God by giving him the firstfruits of your resources. In return, God promises blessings and abundance.
Psalm 91:
14 "Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
God promises to honor and protect those who love him and acknowledge his name.
John 12:
26 "Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me."
Jesus taught that God the Father will honor those who serve him faithfully.
When we prioritize God—through worship, obedience, faithfulness, and service—he responds by blessing, protecting, and elevating us. However, this principle does not necessarily mean material wealth or worldly success; it can refer to spiritual blessings, peace, and eternal rewards.