Wednesday, May 4, 2011

What does God require in the fifth Commandment?

Heidelberg Catechism

~Fifth Commandment

Question 104. What does God require in the fifth Commandment?

Answer. That I show all honor, love, and faithfulness to my father and mother,[1] and to all in authority over me,[2] submit myself with due obedience to all their good instruction and correction, and also bear patiently with their infirmities, since it is God’s will to govern us by their hand.[3]

[1] Gen 9:24-25; Ex 21:17; Prov 1:8-9, 4:1, 15:20, 20:20; Eph 6:1-6, 22; Col 3:18, 20-24;
[2] Mt 22:21; Rom 13:1, 2-7; 1 Pt 2:18;
[3] Deut 27:16, 32:24; Prov 13:24, 30:17; Eph 6:4, 9; Col 3:19, 21; 1 Tim 2:1-2, 5:17; Heb 13:17-18

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