Note carefully the phrase "in the Lord." A child must be obedient to his parents in as much as what his parents ask of him is in accordance with what the Lord asks. " A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who receives correction is prudent" (Proverbs 15:5).īut also notice that Paul said, " Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right" (Ephesians 6:1).
The importance of listening to your parents is so emphasized that even when a child is being disciplined, they are encouraged to pay attention. They have a wealth of experience which they can pass down to their children. Children honor their parents by listening to their advice and obeying their instruction. " My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother for they will be a graceful ornament on your head, and chains about your neck" (Proverbs 1:8-9). And by obedience, we are not talking about selective obedience where we chose the things we want to obey. " Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord" (Colossians 3:20). Therefore, honoring your parents means obeying them. So what does it mean to honor one's parents? In Ephesians 6:1 Paul tells children to obey their parents and proves his point by quoting the command to honor your parents. So let us go there perhaps he can show us the way that we should go."" The word is used to describe Samuel in I Samuel 9:6, " And he said to him, "Look now, there is in this city a man of God, and he is an honorable man all that he says surely comes to pass.
It comes from a Hebrew word which means "to be heavy." The word is used to describe someone who was heavy with wealth someone who is considered important and impressive. In the original Hebrew, as found in Exodus 20:12, the word "honor" has very interesting roots. The word "honor" means to place a value on something, to consider it a prized possession. "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with promise: "that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth."" (Ephesians 6:1-3).
" Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. The command to honor your parents was carried over into the law of Christ intact.