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Learn what the Bible says about honoring your father and mother, and how to do it in practice. Find out the four key actions involved and the common misconceptions to avoid.
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that Jehovah your God is giving you.”—Exodus 20:12, New World Translation. “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”—Exodus 20:12, King James Version.
(Proverbs 23:22-24) They honor them. In doing so, they experience what the inspired proverb says: “Your father and your mother will rejoice, and she that gave birth to you will be joyful.” (Proverbs 23:25) And most of all, those who honor their elderly parents also please and honor Jehovah God.
Mar 15, 2014 · 6 God’s Word tells us: “Honor your father and your mother.” ( Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:2 ) Jesus showed that this commandment is very important when he condemned the Pharisees and scribes who refused to care for their parents.
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS: “Honor your father and your mother.” (Ephesians 6:2) Regardless of how old you are, you always need to honor and respect your parents. Recognize that your mate too, as a son or a daughter, needs to give attention to his or her parents.
Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him.” —Read Psalm 2:11, 12. 5. Why should we show a measure of honor and respect to people in general? 5 Humans were created “in God’s image.” Thus, most of them exhibit some godly qualities, though to differing degrees.
6 Children, be obedient to your parents+ in union with the Lord, for this is righteous. 2 “Honor your father and your mother”+ is the first command with a promise: 3 “That it may go well with you* and you may remain a long time on the earth.” 4 And fathers, do not be irritating your children,+ but go on bringing them up in the discipline+ and admonition of Jehovah.+ 5 Slaves, be ...
Learn the meaning and application of the Lord’s Prayer, given by Jesus as a pattern for prayers that God hears. Find out how to pray to God alone, for things that harmonize with his will, and for personal concerns.
Sep 8, 2005 · The rosary is a religious exercise in honor of the Virgin Mary. The term also refers to the string of beads used to count prayers. “Five sets of ten beads, separated by an individual bead,” explains the same book, “are an invitation to fifty recitations of ‘Hail Mary’, five of ‘Our Father’, and five of ‘Glory be to the Father.’”
Honor your parents. What the Bible says: “Honor your father and your mother.”—Exodus 20:12. How can the principle be applied? Show your parents honor by allowing them to maintain as much independence as their limitations permit. To the extent possible, let them make their own decisions about their care.
