1. He (Jesus) went down with them (His parents) then, and came
to Nazareth, and was obedient to them Luke 2:51
2. This commandment is expressed in positive terms of duties to
be fulfilled. It introduces the subsequent commandments which are
concerned with particular respect for life, marriage, earthly
goods, and speech. It constitutes one of the foundations of the
social doctrine of the Church.
3. Child and Parentrelationships build afoundation.
6. 2214 The divine fatherhood is the source of human
fatherhood;16 this is the foundation of the honor owed to parents.
the respect of children, whether minors or adults. 2215 Respect for
parents (filial piety) 2216 Filial respect is shown by true
docility and obedience. 2217 As long as a child lives at home with
his parents, the child should obey his parents in all that they ask
of him when it is for his good or that of the family.
7. 2218 The fourth commandment reminds grown children oftheir
responsibilities toward their parent2219 Filial respect promotes
harmony in all of family life2220 For Christians a special
gratitude is due to those fromwhom they have received the gift of
faith, the grace ofBaptism, and life in the Church. These may
include parents,grandparents, other members of the family,
pastors,catechists, and other teachers or friends.
8. EPHESIANS 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord:for
this is right.This means that what we are obeying is Gods
authoritydelegated to our parents.We are to obey God rather than
menNecessity to honor your parents does not ceaseWe must respect,
revere and love our parentsWe treat them as we do because we do it
unto the Lord.It is Jesus we honor by honoring them.
9. Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for
this is well-pleasing to the Lord. Importance of needing to follow
this command Erosion of society To the Children in All of Us
CHILDREN MUST LEARN TO RESPECT AUTHORITY Respect for authority is a
key principle throughout the Bible. CHILDREN MUST BE TAUGHT
GODLINESS
10. The Bible was so insistent on this principle listen to the
counsel it gives: Exodus 21:15, 15 "Anyone who attacks his father
or his mother must be put to death. Exodus 21:17 "Anyone who curses
his father or mother must be put to death." In Leviticus 20:9 we
read, "If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to
death. He has cursed his father or his mother, and his blood will
be on his own head." Prov. 30:17 "The eye that mocks a father, that
scorns obedience to a mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of
the valley, will be eaten by the vultures."
