Bible Handbook

The Fifth Commandment

• Exodus 20:12. The new earth promised to the one who honors his parents. BHB 67.14

• Leviticus 19:3. Not only in childhood should children honor their parents, but after they are men they are to honor “mother and father.” Testimonies for the Church 3:294. BHB 67.15

• Genesis 9:20-27. Disrespect shown to even a drunken parent brings punishment, and respect brings reward. BHB 67.16

• Exodus 21:15. In olden times it was a serious offense to smite a parent. BHB 68.1

• Exodus 21:17. Cursing a parent was punishable with death. BHB 68.2

• Deuteronomy 27:16. A curse was pronounced upon the child that “setteth light by his parents.” BHB 68.3

• Deuteronomy 21:18-21. The stubborn and rebellious children were punished by death. BHB 68.4

• Jeremiah 35:18, 19. Respect and obedience rewarded. BHB 68.5

• Mark 7:9-13. Any attempt to evade providing for parents is a violation of the commandments of God. BHB 68.6

• Matthew 15:5-7. One who claims to be a Christian and neglects to care for his parents is a hypocrite. BHB 68.7

• Colossians 3:20. Obedience is well pleasing. BHB 68.8

• Ephesians 6:1. All obedience must be according to the word of God. Obey in the Lord. BHB 68.9

• Matthew 10:37. While children should respect parents, whether they are good or bad, we must love and obey God above all parents. BHB 68.10

• Leviticus 19:32. Age commands respect. BHB 68.11