Long Life – Guaranteed – Exodus 20:12 “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.“
Deuteronomy 5:16 “Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.“
Ephesians 6:1-3 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.”
Colossians 3:20 “Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.“
Message preached by Paul Penegar, Centerville Baptist
How to honor your father and mother:
- Make your parents look good by doing good
- Listen to them: they have more knowledge and wisdom
- Show thankfulness: support them, pray for them, just be there for them
- Talk to them about YOU
- Get on board with them: share their excitement about things they love
- Love YOUR kids
- Don’t expect a bailout from them
- Show random acts of kindness toward them
- Respect their values
- Cry when they’re gone