Honor your father and mother … that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth. EPHESIANS 6:2–3 Why is it so important for children to honor and obey their parents? It’s not because we need well-behaved children, nor is it simply because we are adults and they are minors. God commands children to obey their mothers and fathers because it is training for the respect and obedience needed for a healthy relationship with the Lord. And when children understand
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