Dwell On These Things Series: Whatever is Honorable, Part 2

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As we continue with our series, Dwell on These Things, today we dwell on “Whatever is Honorable.” Honor makes its way into our culture in a few distinct ways, but all in all, it’s not something we talk much about anymore. We still call court judges, “Your Honor.” The military uses language of honor to speak of those who serve our nation—for example, one might win the Medal of Honor or be "honorably discharged." A student might make the “honor roll” or receive “honorable mention” in a competition. But on the whole, the use of the word “honorable” has been on the decline since the early 1900’s. Perhaps it is time to dust off this word, to clarify what it means to act honorably, and to dwell on and practice these things.