Exodus
20:12
The
Ten Commandments - Number
Five
20:12
"Honor your father and your
mother, so that you may live long
in the land the LORD your God is
giving you."
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This
is the Word of the Lord ... It
is meant to change the way
that we think, and the way
that we live.
Commentary
by Bob
Pardue
The
10 Commandments of God - The
Fifth Commandment
In the days
of the Old Testament, family was
more than just a love for each
other; a family was also a means
of survival.
Land and
property was passed down to
children (normally the first born
son) and the heir was expected to
take care of his parents when
they became older.
If
unresolved conflict broke out
between parents and offspring it
could disrupt the chain of
continuity within the family and
disrupt or destroy the "family
business" so to speak.
God was
telling the Israelites that they
would have to build families and
respect authority (parents
& elders) in order to
live peacefully in the promised
land.
We today
are not as dependent on our
parents and an inheritance as
were the Israelites but a strong
family is still just as important
today.
My parents
are gone now and, even though I
loved them dearly, I really wish
that I would have given them more
of my time and
respect.
This fifth
commandment means that we should
speak kindly to our parents, be
gentle with them, and respect
their advice as long as this
advice is not in conflict with
God.
If your
parents are still living, let
them know each day how much you
love and care for them. Tomorrow
may be too late.
Love in
Christ
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Bob
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Bob
Pardue
is a member of First Baptist
Church in Lancaster, SC. He is
ordained from Rich Hill Baptist
in Lancaster. The website is at
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