The Bible says, "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" - which is the first commandment with a promise - "so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." Ephesians 6:1-3 NIV
If our children disobey this command of the Lord, they could not only be cut off from all God has for them, but heir lives could be cut short as well.
The Bible also says, "If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness." The fact that we can affect the length and quality of our children's lives is reason enough to pray, instruct, and discipline them.
Honoring our parents is more than an obligation. It's also a privilege. As children we honor them by obedience; as adults by frequent calls or visits and self sacrificing care.
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