“Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise, so that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life in the land.”Ephesians 6:2-3 HCSB
This is the only commandment, no 5, that carries a promise. I wonder why? Why is our length of life tied to our honouring our parents?
Perhaps it is God’s way of ensuring respect for elders, of ensuring elders would be cared for perhaps. It is good for us to love and respect our parents. It is good for both oarties.
Jesus honoured His mother and step-father but most of all He honoured His Heavenly Father. We need to do this also. I do not want to stand before Him knowing that I have not given Him the respect He deserves. Amen!
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