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Each June the world observes Father's Day. It is a shame it is a once a year event for many. "Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right. Honor your father and mother...that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth" (Eph. 6:1-3). This suggests:
1. Obedience to parents in our youth. This authority is vested in parents by God. Their years of experience and learning in life demand that we obey them. Their role as progenitor, provider and protector calls for obedience by children. Woe to the stubborn and rebellious child. He sins against his own best interest, against his parents and God (Deut. 21:18-21).
2. Honor and respect we will always owe our parents. Honor to whom honor is due (Rom. 13:7). No mortal deserves more respect than a person's parents. We owe our parents respect, be we 6 or 60.
3. Loving care is due parents in old age; both financial and domestic. "....if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family and to requite their parents... (I Tim. 5:4). "If any provideth not for his own and especially his own household, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever" (I Tim. 5:8). Woe to that child who refuses to accept his responsibility to his aged parents.
4. Reasons for honor and obedience: God has so ruled. Parents gave us our life. They provided for us when we were unable to do so. They often denied themselves pleasure, rest and material things for us. You will someday be an aged parent and will reap what you sow.
Don't wait until your parents are dead to show your love for them. Give them flowers while they live. Tell them you love them. Show your respect. You will have more respect for yourself and life will be happier for all your family.
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