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4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by Jokanem(m): 10:05am On Mar 08, 2023 |
What Does It Mean to ‘Honor Your Father and Mother’? The commandment to “honor your father and your mother” appears often in the Bible. (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16; Matthew 15:4; Ephesians 6:2, 3) It involves four key actions. 1) Appreciate them. You honor your father and mother when you are thankful for all they have done for you. You can show your appreciation by valuing their guidance. (Proverbs 7:1, 2; 23:26) The Bible encourages you to view your parents as your “glory,” that is, to be proud of them.—Proverbs 17:6. 2) Accept their authority. Especially while you are young, you honor your father and mother when you recognize the authority God has given them. Colossians 3:20 tells young ones: “Be obedient to your parents in everything, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.” Even young Jesus willingly obeyed his parents.—Luke 2:51. 3) Treat them with respect. (Leviticus 19:3; Hebrews 12:9) This often involves what you say and how you say it. True, some parents at times act in ways that make it hard to respect them. Even then, children can honor their parents by avoiding disrespectful speech and actions. (Proverbs 30:17) The Bible teaches that speaking abusively of one’s father or mother is a serious offense.—Matthew 15:4. 4) Provide for them. When your parents get old, they may need practical support. You can honor them by trying your best to make sure that they have what they need. (1 Timothy 5:4, For instance, shortly before he died, Jesus arranged for the care of his mother.—John 19:25-27. Misconceptions about honoring one’s father and mother 1. Misconception: To honor your father and mother, you must let them control your marriage. Fact: The Bible teaches that the marriage bond takes priority over other family relationships. Genesis 2:24 says: “A man will leave his father and his mother and he will stick to his wife.” (Matthew 19:4, 5) Of course, married couples can benefit from the advice of their parents or in-laws. (Proverbs 23:22) However, a couple may rightly decide to set boundaries limiting the involvement of relatives in their marriage.—Matthew 19:6. 2. Misconception: Your father and mother have ultimate authority. Fact: Although God gave parents authority within the family, all human authority has limits—it never overrules God’s authority. For instance, when a high court ordered Jesus’ disciples to disobey God, they replied: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.” (Acts 5:27-29) Likewise, children obey their parents “in union with the Lord,” that is, in all things that do not conflict with God’s laws.—Ephesians 6:1. 3. Misconception: Honoring your father and mother requires you to follow their religious beliefs. Fact: The Bible encourages us to test what we are being taught to see whether it is the truth. (Acts 17:11; 1 John 4:1) An individual who does so may eventually choose a faith that differs from that of his parents. The Bible mentions a number of faithful servants of God who did not follow the religion of their parents, including Abraham, Ruth, and the apostle Paul.—Joshua 24:2, 14, 15; Ruth 1:15, 16; Galatians 1:14-16, 22-24. 4. Misconception: To honor your father and mother, you must share in traditional rites of ancestor worship. Fact: The Bible says: “It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.” (Luke 4:8 ) A person who worships his ancestors is displeasing to God. Moreover, the Bible teaches that “the dead know nothing at all.” They are not aware of any homage rendered to them; neither can they help or harm the living.—Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10; Isaiah 8:19. 21 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by peoplewww: 6:40am On Mar 12, 2023 |
How old are you op. Do you mind my asking. |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by elonmuskbaby: 6:41am On Mar 12, 2023 |
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Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by 900warriorz: 6:48am On Mar 12, 2023 |
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Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by opalu: 6:49am On Mar 12, 2023 |
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Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by BOLATINUBU01: 6:53am On Mar 12, 2023 |
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Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by Nobody: 6:53am On Mar 12, 2023 |
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Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by Nobody: 6:58am On Mar 12, 2023 |
Emphasis should be lay more on appreciating men,I don't know why the negligence men go through in the hands of their kids and wives in their old age are not been given adequate attention . |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by kazyhm(m): 7:13am On Mar 12, 2023 |
You points are subjective..........in most part, your fact and misconception contracts..... 1) Accepting an authority that is not the ultimate?...at some material time, that would be problematic. 2) Holding strong opposing beliefs is a recipe for intolerant. 3) Your parents' traditions is what they are.....and by extension what you are...... traditions are not necessarily evil. 4) In some context, control and guidance can be used interchangeably. |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by Bigredmachine: 7:19am On Mar 12, 2023 |
Honour them why they are still with you, you gonna miss them when they are gone... 2 Likes |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by Iloveu778: 7:20am On Mar 12, 2023 |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by toloohthegreat: 7:27am On Mar 12, 2023 |
No. You're literally right.. Hence, he elucidates the subjectiveness of the instruction 'honour'. He is very right. Maybe not absolutely right though since the spirit of God sheds light on the word of God in dynamic ways by the passing day. kazyhm: 1 Like |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by kazyhm(m): 7:38am On Mar 12, 2023 |
toloohthegreat: Different interpretations has been right and wrong all along.....the spirit of God has being the most subjective and factional reference......... ironically......how knowledgeable the interpreter is, is a factor. |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by hslbroker2(m): 8:06am On Mar 12, 2023 |
Nice and lovely thread 1 Like |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by xristos(m): 8:13am On Mar 12, 2023 |
Ok |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by Federalis: 8:55am On Mar 12, 2023 |
What if your papa, or mama nah bad person? 1 Like |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by Fearyourcreator: 9:32am On Mar 12, 2023 |
Fighter2029:Am telling you ... |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by cassyrooy(m): 10:21am On Mar 12, 2023 |
Ephesians 6:4 (KJV) And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Many parents need to learn when to stop interfering in kids lives; once kids turn to adults and you don't control your discipline and love giving tactics and become more befriending to many, they're going to revolt, which is very dangerous for the wellbeing of the offspring. |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by Odidigboigbo(m): 11:02am On Mar 12, 2023 |
I will rather give my substance to my parents and the ages than to give it to Nigerian girls. My greatest regret today is not giving some "parting substance" to my grandmother before she died. I visited a nearby village for a marriage ceremony and decided to pay her a visit with a couple of friends hoping to come back and see her properly before I goes back. Due to exigencies, I left without revisiting her again nor gave her anything. I have no opportunity to see her alive again because he died after one month on my visit at the ripped age 99. |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by Andersonken(m): 11:24am On Mar 12, 2023 |
Sadly my parents are late [b][/b][color=#990000][/color] |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by Legal001: 12:23pm On Mar 12, 2023 |
God bless all the good parents out there 1 Like |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by greenalwaz: 12:42pm On Mar 12, 2023 |
Jokanem: |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by chickenfoot: 1:00pm On Mar 12, 2023 |
Nice, good share 1 Like |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by Justbeingreal(m): 3:02pm On Mar 12, 2023 |
Federalis:Good Question. OP come and answer.. |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by oluseyiforjesus(m): 3:17pm On Mar 12, 2023 |
Ok |
Re: 4 Ways You Can "Honor Your Father And Mother" by MISSCONGENIALITY(f): 8:00pm On Mar 12, 2023 |
Federalis:I was about to ask the same thing. |
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