Dear brothers and sisters,
Honoring our parents is a principle that holds great importance in our lives. From the beginning, God has spoken of the need for us to show respect and love towards our parents. This concept is not just about obedience, but it also involves cherishing and valuing them for their sacrifices. When we honor our parents, we reflect the love and respect that God has for each of us.
In the Bible, there are many instances where honoring parents is highlighted. Think about Joseph, who always showed respect to his father, Jacob, despite the challenges he faced. He did not let his position or power in Egypt diminish the love and honor he had for his father. Similarly, Ruth displayed tremendous respect for her mother-in-law, Naomi, by staying with her and supporting her even when it was not required.
Honoring our parents is a way of acknowledging the wisdom and experiences they have gained over the years. It is through their guidance that we learn valuable lessons about life. The Bible teaches us to listen to their advice and learn from their experiences. Imagine the bond between Timothy and his mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois. Their faith and teachings played a significant role in shaping Timothy’s spiritual journey.
Moreover, honoring our parents goes beyond just words. It involves our actions and attitudes. Treating them with kindness and providing for them in their old age are ways to show our respect. In the story of Jesus, even while on the cross, He ensured that His mother, Mary, was taken care of by entrusting her to His beloved disciple, John.
Dear friends, the act of honoring our parents brings blessings into our lives. It is a commandment with a promise, ensuring that we may live long and prosper on the earth. By honoring our parents, we not only fulfill God’s command but also create a harmonious and loving environment within our families.
Let us strive to honor our parents in every aspect of our lives. Show them love, respect, and gratitude for all they have done. In doing so, we honor God and His teachings.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about honoring parents.
“Honour thy father thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee”
— Exodus 20:12
“He that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death”
— Exodus 21:15
“He that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death”
— Exodus 21:17
“If a man have a stubborn rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto themThen shall his father his mother lay hold on him, bring him out unto the elders of his city, unto the gate of his placeAnd they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, a drunkardAnd all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; all Israel shall hear, fear”
— Deuteronomy 21:18-21
“Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. all the people shall say, Amen”
— Deuteronomy 27:16
“Honour thy father thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, that it may go well with thee, in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee”
— Deuteronomy 5:16
“Thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, when thou risest up”
— Deuteronomy 6:7
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is rightHonour thy father mother; which is the first commandment with promise”
— Ephesians 6:1-2
“Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture admonition of the Lord”
— Ephesians 6:4
“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the LordFathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged”
— Colossians 3:20-21
“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother”
— Proverbs 10:1
“A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke”
— Proverbs 13:1
“A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother”
— Proverbs 15:20
“A foolish son is a grief to his father, bitterness to her that bare him”
— Proverbs 17:25
“Chasten thy son while there is hope, let not thy soul spare for his crying”
— Proverbs 19:18
“He that wasteth his father, chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, bringeth reproach”
— Proverbs 19:26
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, forsake not the law of thy mother”
— Proverbs 1:8
“Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him”
— Proverbs 22:15
“Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not dieThou shalt beat him with the rod, shalt deliver his soul from hell”
— Proverbs 23:13-14
“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, despise not thy mother when she is old”
— Proverbs 23:22
“The rod reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame”
— Proverbs 29:15
“Correct thy son, he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul”
— Proverbs 29:17
“There is a generation that curseth their father, doth not bless their mother”
— Proverbs 30:11
“The eye that mocketh at his father, despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it”
— Proverbs 30:17
“My son, keep thy father’s commandment, forsake not the law of thy mother”
— Proverbs 6:20
“For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father mother: , He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death”
— Matthew 15:4
“Honour thy father thy mother: , Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”
— Matthew 19:19
“For Moses said, Honour thy father thy mother; , Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death”
— Mark 7:10
“That Jacob obeyed his father his mother, was gone to Padanaram”
— Genesis 28:7
“Noah began to be an husbandman, he planted a vineyardAnd he drank of the wine, was drunken; he was uncovered within his tentAnd Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, told his two brethren withoutAnd Shem Japheth took a garment, laid it upon both their shoulders, went backward, covered the nakedness of their father; their faces were backward, they saw not their father’s nakednessAnd Noah awoke from his wine, knew what his younger son had done unto himAnd he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethrenAnd he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Shem; Canaan shall be his servantGod shall enlarge Japheth, he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; Canaan shall be his servant”
— Genesis 9:20-27
“Ye shall fear every man his mother, his father, keep my sabbaths: I am the Lord your God”
— Leviticus 19:3
“Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, honour the face of the old man, fear thy God: I am the Lord”
— Leviticus 19:32
“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father thy mother”
— Luke 18:20
“A son honoureth his father, a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the Lord of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?”
— Malachi 1:6
“If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?”
— Hebrews 12:7
“Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, live?”
— Hebrews 12:9
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another”
— Romans 12:10
“Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents”
— Romans 1:30
“Jeremiah said unto the house of the Rechabites, Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Because ye have obeyed the commandment of Jonadab your father, kept all his precepts, done according unto all that he hath commanded youTherefore thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever”
— Jeremiah 35:18-19
“If it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord , choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me my house, we will serve the Lord”
— Joshua 24:15
“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord : the fruit of the womb is his reward”
— Psalm 127:3
“Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy tableBehold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord”
— Psalm 128:3-4
“We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord , his strength, his wonderful works that he hath done”
— Psalm 78:4
“Do all things without murmurings disputings”
— Philippians 2:14
“Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?Woe unto him that saith unto his father, What begettest thou? or to the woman, What hast thou brought forth?”
— Isaiah 45:9-10
“If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly”
— Titus 1:6
“That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children”
— Titus 2:4
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Bible teaches us the profound importance of honoring our parents through scriptures like Exodus 20:12 and Ephesians 6:1-3. These verses remind us that respecting and valuing our parents is not only a commandment with a promise of well-being and longevity, but also a fundamental aspect of a righteous life. From this topic, we learn the virtues of gratitude, humility, and obedience. To apply these lessons in our daily lives, we should strive to show appreciation and care for our parents, listen to their wisdom, and support them as they age. By doing so, we fulfill God’s commandment and make a harmonious family and community life.