Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20
Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the
land which the Lord the God giveth thee. Children obey your parents in the
Lord; for this is right.
In
God giving of the law did not leave out parenting skills as noted in our study
texts in that children are under their parents guidance, teaching and remain
until they become part of another family through marriage. I was taught that a
man and wife becomes one family unit as they are joined together by the Lord in
holy matrimony and are no longer under the directions of their parents. This is
because at some point they too will become parents.
Small
children must be taught to honor their
parents just as they must be taught to honor the Lord God our creator and
sustainer. This relates to the issue of Biblical Training for all believers and
especially our children because must be trained up in the ways of the Lord
(Deuteronomy 6:7).
It
is noteworthy to say, older children still must honor their parents in respect,
godly wisdom, care, love and support if needed. In many instances older
children are pressed into providing medical care for their parents. This is not
out of the realm of God's provisional care as He made provisions for all. Older
children should look at this as God's blessing them to be able to provide for
their parents. God promises to bless our children with a long life if they
honor their parents. God always keeps His promise.
Parents
honor God, children honor your parents;
all is blessed and God gets the glory.
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