Exodus 21:15
Exodus 21:15
And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.
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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 19:26
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Leviticus 20:9
And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.
Leviticus 19:3
Ye shall fear every man his mother and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.