Isaiah - Verse By Verse

Walk thru Eph #133

versebyverse | April 11, 2008 17:17

Thought:  To me, our society could do a lot more to promote the respect of parents by their offspring!

Question:  Have I honored my parents?  Am I teaching my children to honor me?

Scripture:  Ephesians 6:2 (NIV):  " 'Honor your father and mother'--which is the first commandment with a promise--"

Here Paul does actually quote the Mosaic commandment.  He mentions also that of all the ten commandments, it is the only one that carries a built-in reward:  if a child is honorable to his/her parents, he/she will be promised a long life on the earth.  When we obey God's ways we are benefitted in health and welfare.  It is that simple.

What does it mean to "honor" a parent?  To me, as the thesaurus bears out, it includes acknowledging their authority, commending their actions, praising them, respecting them and even celebrating their position.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promise--a return favor for obeying Your great commandment to honor father and mother.  Help us all to see the far-reaching importance of this simple command.  Amen.

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