Parakaleo
Puritan Board Sophomore
Certainly, the Fifth Commandment is binding on Christians of all ages. Christians have always understood the Fifth Commandment to mean that children and adults alike should respect appropriate authorities, the family structure serving as the foundation.
However, does not a child honor his father and mother differently than he would as an adult? Paul's instruction for the church is that children are to obey their parents in the Lord. At some point, it would seem, "obey" transitions into "honor" as a child becomes an adult. Any thoughts on the practical differences in the relationship?
However, does not a child honor his father and mother differently than he would as an adult? Paul's instruction for the church is that children are to obey their parents in the Lord. At some point, it would seem, "obey" transitions into "honor" as a child becomes an adult. Any thoughts on the practical differences in the relationship?