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NASB | Matthew 23:9 "Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 23:9 "Do not call anyone on earth [who guides you spiritually] your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. |
Bible Question: What does the bible mean when it says to "honor" your father and mother? I am married to a man - his father and mother have treated us terribly by making false accusations against us, telling lies to the entire family about us and getting them to believe all of their lies (and turn on us), talking to us in a disgraceful way, etc. These people are all Christians. What does it mean to "honor" parents who act this way (gossip, spread rumors, lie about us)? |
Bible Answer: The Bible means that we should honor our Father in heaven for He is our true father. As for our parents on earth, we should honor them as authority figures (as all authority is given by the grace of God). However, when we become men and women, their authority is limited to the authority which we or our circumstances give them, and if we marry, they have no more authority (unless you give it to them). Verily, I say unto you, nevermind your in-laws and honor your Father in heaven by keeping his commandments, judgements, and ways. If you do this, He will be your stronghold from everlasting to everlasting. (Also check out Proverbs 25:22.) |