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“Removing shame requires more than forgiveness. Shame produces feelings of humiliation, disapproval, and abandonment. Shame means inadequacy of the entire person. While guilt says, “I made a mistake”; shame says, “I am a mistake.”
― Jayson Georges, The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures

“The missiological approach of truth encounter has produced amazing fruit for God’s kingdom”
― Jayson Georges, The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures

“Though designed to experience God’s true glory, our honor was exchanged for shame in the Garden of Eden.”
― Jayson Georges, Ministering in Honor-Shame Cultures: Biblical Foundations and Practical Essentials

“Psalm 15: The Honor Code to Become God’s Guests This short hymn celebrates the ideal Yahweh worshiper. This type of person is considered honorable enough to enter into God’s presence. Priests likely recounted this psalm at the entrance of the Jerusalem temple to prepare people for entering the holy space. The virtues in this psalm are not merely religious qualifications for temple entrance but were also esteemed as honorable characteristics within the community. O Lord, who has the honor of being a guest in your house? Who is worthy of standing in your presence? Those who do these things will enjoy such a favored position: · Live a noble life. · Do what is virtuous before God. · Say what is true. · Esteem, don’t slander, other people. · Be loyal, not evil, to friends. · Be respectful, not insulting, to neighbors. · Shame those who are wicked. · Honor those who revere the Lord. · Stay true to their promises always. · Use wealth to help, not extort, the weak. · Avoid corruption. The person who does these things will be firmly established in a place of honor before you.”
― Jayson Georges, Psalms: An Honor-Shame Paraphrase of 15 Psalms

“Christians can apply the divine power accessed through Scripture and prayer in several ways.”
― Jayson Georges, The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures

“Salvation in the Psalms is not just forgiveness of sins and entrance into heaven, but it also involves vindication of honor, restoration of status, deliverance from shame, and the humiliation of enemies.”
― Jayson Georges, Psalms: An Honor-Shame Paraphrase of 15 Psalms

“reality—humans crave honor and abhor shame. The desire for honor and glory cannot be dismissed as a byproduct of sin or some cultural abnormality, but an innate part of being human, somehow rooted in God’s creation. God created every human in his image, and “crowned them with glory and honor” (Ps 8:5).”
― Jayson Georges, Ministering in Honor-Shame Cultures: Biblical Foundations and Practical Essentials

“Fear-power cultures may require power proof, not rational reasoning, to believe the Lordship of Christ. People must tangibly see the power of God in daily life. In the power encounter approach, missions is a spiritual battle. Christians are God’s forces battling to overcome Satan’s strongholds and expand God’s reign.”
― Jayson Georges, The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures

“Biblical faith is not merely “belief about God,” but “allegiance to God.”
― Jayson Georges, Psalms: An Honor-Shame Paraphrase of 15 Psalms

“The sovereignty of God means he can grant favor and honor to whom he desires.”
― Jayson Georges, Psalms: An Honor-Shame Paraphrase of 15 Psalms

“Psalm 23: The Divine Patron and Host This popular hymn speaks about God’s generous and honoring patronage. David uses two commons metaphors to convey God’s protection and provision for his people—God is both a shepherd and a host. These images worshipfully visualize Yahweh’s patron-client relationship with Israel. God is faithful to always favor Israel with benevolence. My patron is Yahweh. He generously provides for my every need. He gifts me the finest. He brings me to the best places. His perfect care delights my heart. He gives wise guidance so that I’m never lost. This lavish generosity makes his name great.1–3 Even when the clouds of shame and despair gather, I do not worry, because you, O God, have my back. Your strong hand gives me complete assurance.4 You welcome me to a lavish banquet, so everyone sees I’m your honored guest. You exalt me to prominence; your favor towards me reaches to the heavens. Without any doubt, you faithfully provide for me every day. You always extend hospitality and honor me with your presence.5–6”
― Jayson Georges, Psalms: An Honor-Shame Paraphrase of 15 Psalms

“When social reputation is the basic foundation of life and identity, people’s pursuit of respect, honor and status frames every facet of life.”
― Jayson Georges, Ministering in Honor-Shame Cultures: Biblical Foundations and Practical Essentials

“A foreign culture is like the night sky—initially fascinating, but quickly daunting without a configuration to meaningfully connect the dots.”
― Jayson Georges, Ministering in Honor-Shame Cultures: Biblical Foundations and Practical Essentials

“Because God grants honor, remains loyal, and sovereignly establishes order, he is worthy of praise. God’s clients—the recipients of his favor—repay him with honor.”
― Jayson Georges, Psalms: An Honor-Shame Paraphrase of 15 Psalms

“Israel’s dishonor jeopardizes God’s own reputation as their patron. When Gentile nations attacked and humiliated Israel, they publicly challenged Yahweh’s honor. So, the psalmists pray for God to vindicate Israel’s honor for the sake of preserving his own reputation.”
― Jayson Georges, Psalms: An Honor-Shame Paraphrase of 15 Psalms

“God is the ultimate source of honor. Humanity must look to God, not human strength, to be lifted up and honored. Yahweh alone blesses people with honor.”
― Jayson Georges, Psalms: An Honor-Shame Paraphrase of 15 Psalms