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Deuteronomy 5: 16 16“Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God

Deuteronomy 5: 16 16“Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Proverbs 1: 8 -9 8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do

Proverbs 1: 8 -9 8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. 9 They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.

Proverbs 30: 17 17“The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother,

Proverbs 30: 17 17“The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures.

HONOR YOUR FATHER! The Best Is Not Always Honored But Honor Is Always Best!

HONOR YOUR FATHER! The Best Is Not Always Honored But Honor Is Always Best! Larry Cline – Hardin Valley Church Of Christ – 6/18/17

“Honor your father and mother. ” This is the first commandment with a promise:

“Honor your father and mother. ” This is the first commandment with a promise: (Ephesians 6: 2) That was God’s first law relating to human relationships… -Exodus 20: 12

Honor your Father and your Mother, …that your days may be prolonged and that

Honor your Father and your Mother, …that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well withyou in the land which the LORD your God gives you. (Deuteronomy 5: 16)

Ephesians 6: 1 -2 The right action is to “obey” (v. 1) and the

Ephesians 6: 1 -2 The right action is to “obey” (v. 1) and the right attitude behind that action is “honor” (v. 2).

WE ARE TO BE A PEOPLE WHO SHOW HONOR:

WE ARE TO BE A PEOPLE WHO SHOW HONOR:

Now to the KING ETERNAL, Immortal, Invisible, THE ONLY GOD , be honor and

Now to the KING ETERNAL, Immortal, Invisible, THE ONLY GOD , be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. (I Timothy 1: 17)

Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the King. I Peter 2:

Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the King. I Peter 2: 17

To honor is to value highly, to hold in highest regard and respect. It

To honor is to value highly, to hold in highest regard and respect. It is often used as a noun and a verb as a term of reverence, preciousness, and honor regarding the object of honor.

It Is Obvious That Something Has Gone Drastically Wrong In Our Society Between Parents

It Is Obvious That Something Has Gone Drastically Wrong In Our Society Between Parents And Children. First there is an increasing loss of parental authority in a practical sense and Second there is an escalating disrespect of parents from their children.

1 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. 2

1 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. 2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, (II Timothy 3: 1 -2)

1 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. 2

1 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. 2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, (II Timothy 3: 1 -2)

Scripture tells us 8 times to “Honor Your Father And Mother”. Why So Often?

Scripture tells us 8 times to “Honor Your Father And Mother”. Why So Often? It does not come naturally to us.

“By th e tim eam mayb an re e his a l izes t

“By th e tim eam mayb an re e his a l izes t f a t h er wa hat he us s righ ually who think has a son t, s he’s w - Cha rong. rles W adsw ” or th

Honor is the most important ingredient in the family. husbands & wives oneness &

Honor is the most important ingredient in the family. husbands & wives oneness & intimacy parents & children accepted, unique & secure harmony & joy children & parents

An Important Distinction - RESPECT & HONOR

An Important Distinction - RESPECT & HONOR

“Respect” (Phobos) from which we get the word phobia or fear. ■ “Respect is

“Respect” (Phobos) from which we get the word phobia or fear. ■ “Respect is outward focusing on a person’s position or on the power of an office. When only respect is emphasized in family life, it leads to outer conformity, fake intimacy, and eventually distant relationships. ”

“Honor” (doxazw) to cause the dignity or worth of a person or thing to

“Honor” (doxazw) to cause the dignity or worth of a person or thing to become recognized, valued and honored. ■ It’s one thing to respect (fear) God because of His tremendous power and greatness… and another thing to honor (value) Him because of those qualities.

Respect acknowledges a person’s position; Honor attaches worth to that person as an individual.

Respect acknowledges a person’s position; Honor attaches worth to that person as an individual. ■ ■ Respect teaches manners and proper behavior in the presence of others; honor teaches an appreciation of that person. Respect can make a family look good on the outside; honor builds the internal bonds that provide strength and lasting unity.

Why Honor Dad? ■ ■ ■ It is right (Eph. 6: 1) It pleases

Why Honor Dad? ■ ■ ■ It is right (Eph. 6: 1) It pleases God (Col. 3: 20) It teaches respect for authority (Rom. 13: 1 -2) ■ It places you under God’s protection (Prov. 6: 20 -23) ■ It brings peace & joy to your parents (Prov. 15: 20)

How Do We Honor? “to cause the dignity or worth of a person or

How Do We Honor? “to cause the dignity or worth of a person or thing to become recognized, valued and honored. ” ■ ■ ■ Think of them before yourself (Rom. 12: 10) Seek their advice (Prov. 1: 8) Place great value on your relationship with them.

How To Show Honor L ove them unconditionally O bey them respectfully V alue

How To Show Honor L ove them unconditionally O bey them respectfully V alue their wisdom E steem them at every opportunity R epresent them well