The Fifth Commandment | Honoring Parents in a Broken World

What does it truly mean to “honor your father and mother” in a world where families are often fractured and parenting falls short of perfection? In this heartfelt and convicting sermon, we explore the deeper meaning of the Fifth Commandment—and how to live it out even in difficult or painful family dynamics. From biblical foundations to real-life application, this message calls us back to God’s original design for the family.

In this powerful teaching, you’ll learn:

• How the Ten Commandments divide into vertical and horizontal relationships

• Why family is the foundation of society and spiritual formation

• What it means to “give weight” to our parents—even if they failed us

• How God models both fatherly strength and motherly tenderness

• Biblical principles for honoring difficult or absent parents

• The connection between honoring parents and long life (Exodus 20:12)

• Why generational wisdom matters—and how we’re losing it

• How to pass on a legacy of faith to your children and grandchildren

• What to do when your past is painful but God still calls you to honor

This message is for anyone navigating the complexities of family, longing for healing, or desiring to leave a godly legacy. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or someone still healing from childhood wounds, this message will challenge and encourage you.

 

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