What does it mean to honor our parents?  What is purpose behind the 5th commandment?  Why do our relationships, especially between us and our parents, matter in our relationship with God?  What does this commandment say about relationships in general?

In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the 5th commandment (On Honoring our Parents).  They talk about why relationships matter, how the fifth commandment has a pivotal role in the whole of the Ten Commandments, and how parents should want to be honorable in our actions toward our children.

Along the way Jim, Allen, and Brett wish you all a very merry Christmas and a joyous New Year.

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Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs

Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #63

Q: Which is the fifth commandment?

A: The fifth commandment is, “Honor your father and your mother; that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God gives you.”

Scripture Proof: Exodus 20:12

Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #64

Q: What is required in the fifth commandment?

A: The fifth commandment requires preserving the honor, and performing the duties, belonging to everyone in their several places and relations, as superiors, inferiors, or equals.

Scripture Proof: Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:17; Romans 12:10

Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #65

Q: What is forbidden in the fifth commandment?

A: The fifth commandment forbids the neglecting of , or doing anything against, the honor and duty that belongs to everyone in their several places and relations.

Scripture Proof: Matthew 15:4-6; Ezekiel 34:2-4; Romans 13:8

Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #66

Q: What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment?

A: The reason annexed to the fifth commandment is a promise of long life and prosperity (as far as it shall serve for God’s glory and their own good) to all who keep this commandment.

Scripture Proof: Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 6:2-3

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Important Links

Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism (From Seedbed.com)

Wikipedia article of Westminster Shorter Catechism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Shorter_Catechism

Daily Text by Seedbed.com

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