The Ten Commandments
Q8. What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
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Ephesians 6:1–3
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.”
Proverbs 23:22
“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.”
Colossians 3:20
“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”
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Test Yourself · Q8