Exodus 20:12
New Living Translation (NLT)
12 “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
This is the first commandment with a promise attached. To live in peace for generations in the promised land, the Israelites would need to respect authority and build strong families. But what does it mean to "honor" parents? Partly, it means speaking well of them and politely to them. It also means acting in a way that shows them courtesy and respect. It means following their teachings and example of putting God first. Parents have a special place in God's sight. Even those who find it difficult to get along with their parents are still commanded to honor them.
Joe
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