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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. 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.”

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:

  1. Make your parents look good by doing good
  2. Listen to them: they have more knowledge and wisdom
  3. Show thankfulness: support them, pray for them, just be there for them
  4. Talk to them about YOU
  5. Get on board with them: share their excitement about things they love
  6. Love YOUR kids
  7. Don’t expect a bailout from them
  8. Show random acts of kindness toward them
  9. Respect their values
  10. Cry when they’re gone

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