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ABOUT TAKING CARE OF YOUR PARENTS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n (C) 2025 Taveau D\u2019Arcy Creative Leadership \/ EORR Cross Body Unity International all rights reserve<\/p>\n FIRST SECTION Exodus 20:12 (KJV)<\/strong> Ephesians 6:1\u20133 (KJV)<\/strong> Meaning:<\/strong> Proverbs 30:17 (KJV)<\/strong> Meaning:<\/strong> Deuteronomy 27:16 (KJV)<\/strong> Meaning:<\/strong> Proverbs 19:26 (KJV)<\/strong> 1 Timothy 5:8 (KJV)<\/strong> Meaning:<\/strong> Proverbs 23:22 (KJV)<\/strong> Meaning:<\/strong> Mark 7:10\u201313 (KJV)<\/strong> Meaning:<\/strong> Exodus 21:15, 17 (KJV)<\/strong> Meaning:<\/strong> \u201cWhoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.\u201d<\/p>\n Meaning:<\/strong> Even while suffering on the cross, Jesus provided for His mother<\/strong>:<\/p>\n John 19:26\u201327 (KJV)<\/strong> Meaning:<\/strong> Honor brings blessing.<\/strong> (Ephesians 6:1\u20133)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Disrespect brings shame.<\/strong> (Proverbs 19:26)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Neglect brings judgment.<\/strong> (1 Timothy 5:8)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Abuse brings curses.<\/strong> (Deuteronomy 27:16)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Care for aging parents is holy service.<\/strong> (Mark 7:10\u201313; John 19:26\u201327)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n In every generation, the Lord has commanded His people to **honor father and mother**. These passages show how seriously God regards this relationship and how He blesses or disciplines according to our response.<\/span><\/p>\n Exodus 20:12 (KJV) \u2013 \u201cHonour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Ephesians 6:1\u20133 (KJV) \u2013 \u201cChildren, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right \u2026 that it may be well with thee.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Meaning:<\/b> Honor brings long life and favor; dishonor shortens peace.<\/span><\/p>\n Proverbs 30:17 (KJV) \u2013 \u201cThe eye that mocketh at his father \u2026 the ravens of the valley shall pick it out.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Meaning:<\/b> Mockery and ridicule of parents produce spiritual blindness<\/span>.<\/p>\n Deuteronomy 27:16 (KJV) \u2013 \u201cCursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n What is the “light” Meaning:<\/b> Treating parents as insignificant invites a curse.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Meaning:<\/b> Abuse or abandonment is spiritual rebellion against God.<\/span><\/p>\n Proverbs 23:22 (KJV) \u2013 \u201cHearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Meaning:<\/b> God expects continued respect and care as parents age.<\/span><\/p>\n Meaning:<\/b> Jesus rebuked those who used religion<\/strong> to avoid family responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n Exodus 21:15, 17 (KJV) \u2013 \u201cHe that smiteth his father or mother \u2026 shall surely be put to death.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Meaning:<\/b> Verbal or physical violence against parents is an abomination before Go<\/span>d.<\/p>\n Proverbs 28:24 (KJV) \u2013 \u201cWhoso robbeth his father or his mother \u2026 the same is the companion of a destroyer.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Meaning:<\/b> Exploiting parents for personal gain is destructive sin.<\/span><\/p>\n John 19:26\u201327 (KJV) \u2013 \u201cWhen Jesus saw His mother \u2026 He saith, Woman, behold thy son.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Meaning:<\/b> Even on the cross, Jesus honored His mother with care and provision.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n CONCLUSION SECTION 3 \u2013 MINISTRY TRAINING ARTICLE: PRACTICAL APPLICATION<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n (C) 2025 Taveau D\u2019Arcy Creative Leadership \/ EORR Cross Body Unity International<\/p>\n Honoring parents is not a cultural relic but a Kingdom principle that forms the basis of all leadership and relational authority. Every servant leader must model this foundation both privately and publicly.<\/span><\/p>\n Ephesians 6:1\u20133 (KJV)<\/span><\/p>\n Obedience creates order; honor brings blessing and long life<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Deuteronomy 27:16 (KJV)<\/span><\/p>\n Belittling parents creates spiritual instability and loss of favor.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Proverbs 30:17 (KJV)<\/span><\/p>\n Rebellion and sarcasm toward parents dim spiritual perception.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 1 Timothy 5:8 (KJV)<\/span><\/p>\n Failing to care for family is a denial of Christian faith and integrity<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Exodus 21:15, 17 (KJV)<\/span><\/p>\n Any form of abuse is rebellion<\/strong> against God\u2019s nature and order.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Mark 7:10\u201313 (KJV)<\/span><\/p>\n Religious activity does not excuse neglect of family duties.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n John 19:26\u201327 (KJV)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nBible-based warnings and teachings<\/strong> about how sons and daughters are to treat their parents \u2014 especially about disrespect, neglect, or abuse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n1. God\u2019s Command and Blessing: Honor Your Parents<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\u201cHonour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cChildren, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Disrespect toward parents shortens peace and blessing; honor brings longevity and favor. This applies to both young and adult children.<\/p>\n2. God Strongly Condemns Disrespect or Mockery<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\u201cThe eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.\u201d<\/p>\n
This Hebrew proverb uses vivid imagery \u2014 mocking or scorning parents leads to ruin. God sees dishonor as rebellion against His authority structure.<\/p>\n\u00a03. Severe Old Testament Warning<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\u201cCursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.\u201d<\/p>\n
To \u201cset light\u201d by parents means to treat them lightly \u2014 with contempt or neglect. Such behavior brought a curse under the Law.
It reflects how seriously God views parental respect.<\/p>\n4. Abuse and Neglect Bring Judgment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\u201cHe that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.\u201d<\/p>\n
Abandoning or abusing one\u2019s parents in old age is both a moral and spiritual failure. Neglect is equated to denying the faith.<\/p>\n\u00a05. God Notices How We Treat Our Parents<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\u201cHearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.\u201d<\/p>\n
Even when parents are aged, sick, or no longer influential, they are still to be cherished and respected.<\/p>\n\u00a06. Jesus Reinforced This Command<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\u201cFor Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:
But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban\u2026 ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jesus rebuked religious people who used excuses to avoid caring for their parents. He called it hypocrisy and a violation of God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n7. Abuse, Violence, or Reviling<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\u201cAnd he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.
And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.\u201d<\/p>\n
Physical or verbal abuse against parents was seen as one of the most serious sins \u2014 showing utter rebellion and hardness of heart.<\/p>\n\u00a08. Reminder for Adult Children <\/strong>Proverbs 28:24 (KJV)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Taking advantage of parents \u2014 financially, emotionally, or otherwise \u2014 aligns one with destructive behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a09. Christ\u2019s Example of Honor<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\u201cWhen Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! \u2026 Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Christ modeled care and responsibility, even in His final moments.<\/p>\n10. Summary: God\u2019s Order for Sons and Daughters<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nA REPRISE:\u00a0 PARENT CARE WARNINGS: SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATIONS<\/span><\/h1>\n
INTRODUCTION<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
1. God\u2019s Command and Blessing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
2. Disrespect and Mockery<\/span><\/h2>\n
3. Setting Light by Parents<\/span><\/h2>\n
4. Abuse and Neglect<\/span><\/h2>\n
Proverbs 19:26 (KJV) \u2013 \u201cHe that wasteth his father and chaseth away his mother is a son that causeth shame.\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n
1 Timothy 5:8 (KJV) \u2013 \u201cIf any provide not for his own \u2026 he hath denied the faith.\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n
5. Despising Elderly Parents<\/span><\/h2>\n
6. Religious Excuses for Neglect<\/span><\/h2>\n
Mark 7:10\u201313 (KJV) \u2013 \u201cFor Moses said \u2026 Honour thy father and thy mother \u2026 but ye say, It is Corban.\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n
7. Abuse and Violence<\/span><\/h2>\n
8. Taking Advantage of Parents<\/span><\/h2>\n
9. Christ\u2019s Example of Honor<\/span><\/h2>\n
10. Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/h3>\nINTRODUCTION<\/span><\/h2>\n
1. Honor Is the First Command With Promise<\/span><\/h2>\n
2. Disrespect Invites Curse<\/span><\/h2>\n
3. Mockery Destroys Vision<\/span><\/h2>\n
4. Neglect Denies Faith<\/span><\/h2>\n
5. Abuse Is Abomination<\/span><\/h2>\n
6. Religious Excuses Cannot Replace Responsibility<\/span><\/h2>\n
7. Jesus Modeled Honor to the End<\/span><\/h2>\n