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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: So, to honor them in married adulthood means to do what in this situation? |
Bible Answer: The whole thing is that you do not have to honor them; you honor God. You can be charitable, merciful, honest, etc. to them, but you do not have to "honor" them whereas they seem "wicked" in the biblical sense. When I say "honor", I mean do everything which they ask, associate with them more than necessary, etc. Truly, the factor here is how pure your (you and your husband) heart is. Cleanse yourself first of any emotional attachment to every situation that involves your in-laws, ask God to form your steps, and trust in Him. Within days, you will be able to see on a situatuion-by-situation basis whether or not your in-laws are deserving of any regard. Carefully read the Book of Proverbs over and over as necessary. Proverbs contains mountains of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding on righteous living and dealing with the unrighteous on a daily basis (notice there are 31 chapters, perhaps one for each day). I can see how sticky this situation is because they are your husband's parents, however, if you are truly married, you should be (or strive to be) on one accord physically, mentally, and spiritually. You should consider the whole situation an open-book test. So do not be apprehensive about opening the Book to get answers; even if you've read that part of the Book, you may find that on re-reading it a new light has been lit and verses which you may not have understood in some ways may be open unto you. |