Title: Let's Honor Our Parents/Ephesians 6:1~3
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Let's honor our parents/Ephesians 6:1~3
In Korea, since ancient times, it is a matter of honoring and obeying parents by raising the authority of the father, who is the head of the family
It was this beautiful and polite tradition. But more and more people are looking for families that serve their parents well.
It has become difficult to see. Absence of home and school education, and wins from all walks of life
This has resulted from the expansion of attention and individualism, and the traditional ethic of serving parents is not
It's been a strange time that only special people do.
There is no one who does not know why we should honor and serve our parents even in this reality.
But on the occasion of Mother's Day, we once again reflect on the meaning of honoring our parents and change our lives.
I want to reflect and go to a better place.
Why should we honor our parents?
1. Because it is one of the Ten Commandments, which is God's command.
The Ten Commandments are the most implied representations of the Word of God in the Bible. ten commandments
The fifth commandment is 'Honor your father and mother'. Respect means to honor God.
In the same sense as the word “fear”, honoring one’s parents is the same as honoring God.
that it has to be done in a way. The words of the 5th commandment are not words that you can keep or not keep.
is. Observing this is not optional, it is mandatory, and must be followed.
2. Because our parents gave us life and a body.
What I am today is because of my parents, not because I am good enough to exist in this world.
No. Anyone who knows that I received this precious life from my parents
They will value life, and even the life of animals. Have a problem with euthanasia these days
There are many stories about it, but the principle we should remember is that 'life is precious'.
All. Our human life is in God's hands, the matter of killing and saving lives in human hands
is not.
3. Because our parents raised us.
I exist because my parents raised me like this. parents are bored
You need to know the grace that nurtured me through hard work, investment and effort.
To say that we can be human is because there is an ethical aspect to it. we are human
A higher and higher God that transcends further ethics as a lucky man, an ethical man.
As a person of Ang, it is quite natural to say that he respects his parents well.
4. It is because we need to know how to repay the kindness of our parents.
Only humans were created to know grace. That's why I always support my parents with gratitude.
is. Today, if we say that we do not know how to repay grace at all, we will face God's creation
It is a challenge. It is ignoring God's providence of creation.
The degree of respect for parents is a criterion for judging human worth. Respect is the Hebrew word for
"Kabad". This means heavy. Therefore, when a human asks 'how heavy or light
How lucky?' criterion is that you know how you treat your parents. Whether or not you respect your parents
Lee can choose. But God blesses us as we choose.
How, then, should we specifically serve our parents?
1. You must please your parents.
It's what your parents want you to do. It takes special effort and effort to be filial to parents.
It's not expensive. Do what your parents want, as long as it's not a sin.
Five. Knowing what your parents want and what your parents are happy with
It is filial piety to do it as it is.
2. You must cover the faults of your parents.
No one in this world is without flaws. Even the righteous Noah made mistakes because he was human. farm
After he finished, he drank wine and fell asleep naked. At this time his son Ham was with Shem and
He tells Japheth the situation. But Shem and Japheth took the blankets and went backwards and put their shame on them.
it covers Later, when Noah learned of this, he cursed Ham and blessed Shem and Japheth.
I did. Don't attack your parents by bringing them up. The child who covers all the faults
is blessed.
3. We should take good care of our parents in their old age and pray for them.
If possible, bring your parents with you. Even if it is inconvenient and laborious, please buy with us. parents
When you raised us, you put all your energy and effort into raising us.
It is good to cry and mourn at a funeral, but more importantly, serve and receive well while you are alive.
When you leave this world, you must live a beautiful life with no regrets.
4. If the parents need anything, they should provide it well.
As you get older, you become ugly. Therefore, the older you get, the more clean your appearance should be.
do. You also need to eat well. Also, the older you get, the more skeptical you feel about your life.
Door. The days I've lived in the meantime feel futile, and the friends around me are floating one by one
fly Treat your parents well so they don't feel lonely or suffer in their old age. we always
You should respect, love and adore your parents at all times. If you are respected with material things,
Otherwise, it is support, not service.
Now we close the word.
Today's text says, "This is the first commandment with a promise, that it may go well with you and that you may live long on the earth."
God Ethics precedes law, and God's Word far precedes ethics and morals. best life
I hope that the lives of Greeks who have to live will be, and from now on, I will honor my parents.
I bless you in the name of the Lord that you may enjoy the blessings of prosperity and long life on earth.