To be called an honorable man requires actions that underscore measurable honorability. And honorability is measured by one’s ability to think maturely, walk maturely, and discuss issues maturely even where anger is attempting to interrupt, and lead one into being violent and disrespectful.
Being called “Honorable” at the level of a senator or representative is not just a title; it’s a standard people expect you to live up to. In many countries, including Liberia, the term is both an official style and a moral expectation. To truly deserve it, a person needs more than a position.
An honorable lawmaker must be known for honesty, keeping promises, avoiding corruption, and refusing to misuse public funds, without which one’s integrity is lost, and the title becomes like an empty vessel or a marrowless bone.
At the House or Senate, you represent citizens, not yourself meaning that task is about public service, not personal gain.
To be honorable representative one must prioritize education, healthcare, and infrastructure; crafting laws that benefit the majority and protecting the vulnerable in society.
One must respect the law and institutions while upholding the constitution and democratic processes, even when it’s inconvenient. Undermining institutions for personal or political advantage contradicts honor. understand policy issues debate intelligently and make informed decisions.
Obviously, a novice and absent-minded person deserves not being referred to as honorable man. A rude and crude person does not deserve bearing the title of an honorable man.
One must be competent and prepared for the job since it’s not just an imaginary task. A mere attention seeker in a negative fashion does not deserve being called an honorable man. A tribalistic as opposed to nationalist does not deserve the title: an ‘honorable man.’