Exodus 20:12 (Amplified Bible)
Regard (treat with honor, due obedience, and courtesy) your father and mother, that your days may be long in the land the Lord your God gives you.
This verse was invented for teenagers. Although it doesn't apply to absolutely everyone, I speak from experience when I say the lion's share of my youth was spent dishonoring my parents. I was foolish. I was careless. I broke not only this commandment, but several others in the process. I'm not proud of it, but it is the reality that was my childhood. And yet in comparison to some children of this generation, my actions were relatively mild. This is disheartening.
Only now can I begin to relate to what my parents must have felt; having to process all of the complexities of running a household; juggling work, meals, chores, debt and interpersonal relationships. All of the ramifications of my struggles in school, moral dilemmas and silly choices were the proverbial "icing" on the cake. And to think, I've got four times as many children as my parents did!
Is it important to honor our fathers and mothers as adults? If you stop and think about it, you'll see that this commandment isn't just for kids. As adults, our choices, actions and demeanor reflect not only on our own lives, but also the lives of our families. Our last name represents our family line. Likewise, we also bear the name God in our heart. Let's dedicate ourselves to living a life that makes him proud. In turn, we're promised a long and fruitful life.
Good Night
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