Monday, July 3, 2023

Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land. — Exodus 20:12

 The fifth commandment states that God places a strong importance on family bonds throughout life. On the surface, it appears to be aimed solely at kids, but parents must set an example. Children learn to appreciate, respect, and follow their parents when they witness their love and respect for one another, feel their love and respect for them, and see their obedience to God. This precept to kids actually affects everyone.

How many of us have shown our parents the respect they deserve? And who of us as parents has been the best role model for our kids? Although we have breached this commandment, Jesus' death on the cross has taken away our guilt. He gives us the confidence to beg our parents and kids for forgiveness. Additionally, if they are deceased, we can demonstrate the sincerity of our repentance by fostering our other familial ties. 

When we honor our parents, we honor our Father as well.

We learn to respect our parents by watching them. Children who respect their parents are acting in a way that pleases God; parents who are loving but firm are guiding their children in the correct path.  


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What does it mean to honor your parents?
What does the Bible mean by honor your parents?
How to honor parents according to the Bible?
How can you show honor to your parents?
What are the 4 ways to honor our parents?
How do you honor your parents when they hurt you?
What are the six ways to honor your parents?
How do you honor a toxic parent?
What does God say about disrespecting your parents?
What is the consequences of not honoring your parents?
When God removes family from your life?
What does the Bible say about difficult family members?
Who in the Bible had a dysfunctional family?
How do I deal with toxic family members biblically?
How did Jesus deal with toxic people?
What does the Bible say about someone who continually hurts you?
What does the Bible say about distancing yourself from family?
What does God say about letting go of toxic people?
What does God do to those who hurt you?
What God says about narcissists?
How do you handle family conflict biblically?
What does God say about family feuds?
What does the Bible say about broken families?
What does the Bible say about not helping family?

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