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Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) Ephesians 6:2 KJV

In case you are wondering what the origin of the command above is, it was first pronounced by God when He was giving the commandments on Mount Sinai to Moses. You could also wonder why relationship with parents will be considered important enough by God for Him to make clear prescriptions on how they should run. Let it first be laid down that from today's extract, it is clear that even God acknowledges that it is from the family unit that all of life's decisions and destinies are settled. That is the start point of all I can become.

And it is also an acknowledgement of clear authority. God's original template of placing us in homes with a father and mother was to ensure that we grow up in a balanced, healthy environment, where each parent brought his/her own personal experience into bringing up a child. One parent could be high-wire, always quick to address issues; the other may take a measured and calm approach to issues. Whatever it is, it is clear that it is within these boundaries that God expects a child to be brought up.

And it says nothing about the faith of the parents; it just commands honour to parents. It is the first commandment with a promise of long life attached, and it is a seed to the next generation. You reap what you sow. If you do not have any respect for your parents today, it is almost assured that the children coming after you will pick up on that and do the same to you. Carry out a honest assessment of your present situation today, and where required, make the necessary changes. His time of favour is here.