Exodus 20:12; Proverbs 1:8-9; 3:1-10; Ephesians 6:1-3
We live in a generation where the Word ” Honor 🎖” seems to have been thrown away. Respect for Authority is considered subservient and children both biological and spiritual appears to think that Grace covers Dishonor to their parents.
But the word of God cannot be broken neither can God’s principles change because of Grace or because we live in the 21st century 🙏.
This is the first commandment God gave us that deals with our relationship with other people. It’s also the first commandment that ends with a promise. This commandment is so important that God made sure it not only showed up in the Old Testament, but also in the New Testament in the book of Ephesians.
What does it mean to honor your parents? Does this command mean you have to agree with them in everything? No. God knows your parents even better than you do! He created them. He understands their frailty, their weaknesses, and their faults.
He knows they will sometimes make decisions that are not the best. There will be days when your feelings are hurt by their actions and their words. But through it all, God still commands that you honor them.
To honor your parents means to respect the position of authority God has placed them in. The structure he has created places God at the top, parents underneath God’s instruction, and children underneath parental guidance.
It’s much easier to honor parents when they are honorable themselves. But sometimes they are not.
When they ask you to go against God’s law, you are not held responsible to obey them. If your parents ask you to do something illegal or immoral, you are still commanded to honor them by being polite and respectful, but God doesn’t expect you to obey them in such situations.
The promise God gives us when we keep this command and honor our parents is that we will have a long and fulfilling life. To honor your parents means to be polite, show kindness, and express your love to them.
It’s okay to disagree with them. Just do it in a godly manner, and continue to honor and obey.
It’s obvious parents will make mistakes. Think about it: They never got to attend a “School of Perfect Parenting.” They simply had you . . . and they are learning by doing. You will someday make mistakes with your children. Be willing to give your parents room to fail. But continue to encourage them, honor them, and love them no matter what.
When was the last time you told your parents that you love them? Do it as often as possible—every single day if you have the chance! They are not perfect, but they are God’s special gift to you.
Prayer 💛💛🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.
Spend time thanking God for your parents biological parents and Spiritual and praying for their spiritual and physical health. Asking God to help them be the best they can and asking God to help you honor 🎖🙏them in Love 💛💛, Kindness, and Obedience.
Shalom.