Exodus 21:15
Exodus 21:15
And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.
Respect for parents is a serious command that emphasizes the gravity of honoring family. Striking or harming one’s parents reflects a deep disrespect that disrupts the family’s harmony. Such actions carry severe consequences, reminding us of the importance of obedience and respect within the family structure. This principle serves as a strong reminder to uphold family values, to treat parents with the dignity they deserve. Honoring parents is more than avoiding harm; it’s about actively showing love, care, and respect. By valuing this relationship, we uphold a tradition of respect that nurtures the family’s unity and strength.
Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Leviticus 20:9
And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.
Proverbs 1:8
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: