Date: Jan. 11, 2025
Question
What is the reason for the fifth commandment?
Answer
The reason for the fifth commandment is the promise of long life and prosperity, if these glorify God and are for the good of those who obey this commandment.
Reference Passages
Exodus
20:12
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
Deuteronomy
5:16
“‘Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
Ephesians
6:2-3
2 “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), 3 “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.”
