(Exo 20:12 NKJV) “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you.
This is a verse that is so commonly used when teaching children. It is a good thing to instill in our children’s hearts and minds.
How about us adults? Do we honor our father and mother?
Over time things can happen. Disagreements can take place. Points of view can change. People can take different directions in life. It happens to all of us.
But how do we look at our parents? Do we honor them? Do we show them respect?
We don’t have to idolize our parents or hang on every word they speak, but God has commanded us to honor them.
Maybe we have taken a different path than our parents did, but that doesn’t mean that we should disrespect or dishonor them. Maybe they have done things to offend us. Maybe they have disrespected us.
Maybe we have offended them and they have expressed this to us. Maybe we have disrespected them and they have told us that this is so. Either way, we need to honor them. God has told us to.
Do we honor our parents? If not, we need to ask God where to start. He will be faithful to show us and teach us if we keep our hearts and minds open to Him.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
401-377-5400
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