The Serious Consequences of Dishonoring Parents 6 Important Truths that should motivate us to be deliberate and serious about honoring our parents, even if they are annoying. #BibleLoveNotes #Bible #HonoringParents Please read Are You Losing Your Blessings as a good introduction to this study. There is a serious problem in the body of Christ. A growing number of adult children are ungrateful, critical, and disrespectful toward their Christian and non-Christian parents. They are magnifying their parents' faults and minimizing their parents' sacrifices and love. They expect grace from their parents, but give very little in return. Unfortunately, many in the church are sympathizing with these fault-finders in direct contradiction to God's Word. When we become adults, we take on adult responsibilities toward our parents. We no longer obey them, but we do our part to have a meaningful relationship with them. God never excuses disrespect toward parents because disrespect toward parents shows disrespect for His commands and promises. Even if your parents made some large mistakes, you can return good for evil and be blessed by God (Romans 12:21). Six truths that help us understand the scriptural view of honoring parents: 1. The Death Penalty 6 Important Truths that should motivate us to be deliberate and serious about honoring our parents, even if they are annoying. #BibleLoveNotes #Bible #HonoringParents In the nation of Israel, God commanded that children who curse their parents be put to death. This was a civil law for a period in Israel's history, not a permanent law of God. But it shows the emphasis God puts on our words spoken to and about our parents. The principle is not limited to verbally cursing a parent. And if we doubt that this law reflects God's hatred for dishonoring parents, we need only read the words of Jesus who quotes this law in Matthew 15. Jesus applies this principle to people who neglect their parents while claiming to be spiritual. Leviticus 20:9: Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death. Because they have cursed their father or mother, their blood will be on their own head. Matthew 15:4: For God s https://www.instagram.com/p/BuVVHoDnpyWpoeuT5odvQSETmiANuHEb6glzfI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1smtnv8t59ev5
