Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Honoring Our Parents for Life
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Oct 15, 2025 Explore the lifelong calling to honor parents, a unique theme found in the Fifth Commandment. Discover how this obligation evolves from childhood obedience to adult respect and appreciation. Learn how instilling a sense of honor shapes children’s faith and helps them emulate their parents' love for God. This journey into family dynamics highlights the blessings of honoring both father and mother, emphasizing that this is crucial for nurturing a child's spiritual growth.
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Family Life Embedded In The Ten Commandments
- Sinclair B. Ferguson observes that God devoted one of the Ten Commandments specifically to family life.
- This commandment uniquely addresses a particular human relationship and highlights God's care for families.
Honor Is A Lifelong Duty
- The Fifth Commandment is lifelong and not limited to childhood obedience.
- It addresses everyone to honor parents, showing the duty persists beyond parental authority.
Shift From Obedience To Honoring
- When you are a child, honor your parents by obeying them in the Lord while under their authority.
- As an adult, find new ways to honor parents through appreciation, care, and appropriate boundaries.