What commandment is honor thy mother and father?
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What commandment is honor thy mother and father?
“Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee”: fifth of the Ten Commandments.
What does honor thy parents mean?
It is required by God’s commandment. (Exodus 20:12) Respect for parents (filial piety) derives from gratitude toward those who, by the gift of life, their love and their work, have brought their children into the world and enabled them to grow in stature, wisdom, and grace.
Why do we need to honor our parents?
Girls who do not have a father to honor —and, hopefully, to love as well—are more at risk to seek the wrong men and to be promiscuous at an early age. Second, honoring parents is how nearly all of us come to recognize that there is an authority above us to whom we are morally accountable.
How do you treat respect from your parents?
Ways to Respect Parents
- Develop a positive attitude toward your parents.
- Don’t bring up bad memories.
- Make them your priority.
- Consider their point of view.
- Calm them down when they are angry.
- If you disagree with them, don’t be rude about it.
- Give—and do—your parents credit.
Why is it bad to disrespect your parents?
It’s easy to cross the line in the heat of the moment, but regularly acting disrespectful to your parents can damage your relationship with them. The results can include a loss of trust and respect as well as hurt feelings.
What does the Bible say about arguing with family?
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
What is family purpose?
The primary function of the family is to ensure the continuation of society, both biologically through procreation, and socially through socialization. Given these functions, the nature of one’s role in the family changes over time.
