“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12
This statement says exactly what it is going to do. “Honor,” and you live long; if you do not, then your time on this earth could be dramatically shortened.
The NIV explains it this way:
This is the first commandment with a promise attached.
To live in peace for generations in the promised land, the Israelites would need to respect authority and build strong families.
But what does it mean to “honor” parents?
Partly, it means speaking well of them and politely to them. It also means acting in a way that shows them courtesy and respect (but not to obey them if this means disobedience to God).
It means following their teaching and example of putting God first.
Parents have a special place in God’s sight. Even those who find it difficult to get along with their parents are still commanded to honor them.
Parents are not perfect; neither are children. Sit down with one another, discuss civilly, respectfully, and calmly, and invite Jesus into the conversation.
Jesus loves families.
Beautiful things will happen. Love one another as I have loved you.
Written by Armand P. Pecora
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Mary Beth Pecora, a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, worshiper and servant leader, who loves life and loves people. More importantly, she passionately loves God and the fullness of who He is!
For twenty-three years she has served in leadership positions within the ministry of Aglow International.
Currently, she and her husband serve at The Secret Place--A Psalm 91 Ministry. It's a place for individual folks to come, be exhorted and prayed for, while being ushered to ministry stations within the room. They continue to serve monthly in the Prayer Room at their home church that they have been a part of for almost forty years.
In April of 2022 they both received their Ministry License and were Ordained in May of 2023.
She delights in encouraging folks of all ages within various walks of life. Her love of writing is now her passion, which led her to publish two books, "Restoration Explosion In The New Year," and "Navigating The Mysteries Of God."
Above all that’s been accomplished and concluded, the BEST thing to her is knowing her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is her everything—her very best friend.
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