The Duty of Children to Honour Their Parents
D. Dobie. Matthew 15:4 For God commanded, saying, Honor your father and mother: and, He that curses father or mother, let him die the death. I. WHAT IS IT TO HONOUR PARENTS? TO obey them in all that is right, when they require it. To do what is right whether they require it or not. To respect their feelings in reference to the choice of companions or of a profession. To act on all occasions so as not to make their parents ashamed of their conduct. II. INSIST ON THE DUTY WHICH THIS COMMANDMENT ENJOINS ON CHILDREN. By so doing they will obtain the blessing of God, secure peace of conscience, etc. God requires it — the highest and most solemn of all considerations. (D. Dobie.) Parallel Verses KJV: For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. WEB: For God commanded, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and, 'He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.'