Title

God Says Honor Them

Scripture
He who strikes his father or his mother . . . And he who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.
(Exodus 21:15 & 17)
Devotional
When God commands us to honor our fathers and our mothers eight different times in His Word, He means what He says. If we are alive, we are to honor our parents. We owe them our lives. Note that God did not say to honor them if they are honorable. He likewise did not say for us to honor them until a certain age. He simply and clearly commands us to honor them.

I know and I understand that it is often difficult to honor an abusive or neglectful parent. But God never commands us to do what He has not equipped us to do. To honor does not necessarily imply total subjection. It does however call for respect, dignity and esteem. If you have been blessed with loving parents, be thankful and honor them highly. If not, dare to trust God enough to honor your parents despite their character or their age.
Text For The Day
Exodus 21:15, 17: “He who strikes his father or his mother…and he who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.”
Thought For The Day
“We are loosing our children to the world at a much earlier age than just a few decades ago. There was a time in the not too distant past that the church focused on reaching teenagers. Now we are focusing on a much younger generation. If they are not reached by the time they are teens, the chances of reaching them is greatly diminished.” Tony Foglio, Founding Pastor, Sonrise Community Church
 
Questions To Ponder
 
Morning Study Guide
Defining:  Honor is a primary virtue. It is the expression of admiration, respect, or esteem accorded to another as a right or that which is due.
 
Referencing: “How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?” John 5:44
 
Applying: Purposefully endeavor to honor your father and mother—Maybe a phone call, a letter, a card, or a visit.