Q 68. Which is the fifth commandment? A. The fifth commandment is, Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee (Ex. 20:12).
Q 69. What is required in the fifth commandment? A. The fifth commandment requireth the preserving the honour and performing the duties belonging to every one in their several places and relations, as superiors (Eph. 5:21), inferiors (1 Pet. 2:17), or equals (Rom. 12:10).
Q 70. What is forbidden in the fifth commandment? A. The fifth commandment forbiddeth the neglect of, or doing any thing against the honour and duty which belongeth to every one in their several places and relations (Mt. 15:4-6; Ez. 34:24; Rom. 13:8).
Q 71. 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 such as keep this commandment (Dt. 5:16; Eph. 6:2-3).
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Rob Holmes is one of two sons of a lay pastor and a very godly mother. He married his wife Cathy in 1981. They have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. In 1987, Rob and his family began attending Grace Covenant Church under the ministry of John Giarrizzo. Since joining GCC, he has...
