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Day 169 Promise 630 Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and you may live long on the earth. You learned right from wrong as young children from your parents. If you disobeyed, you felt the consequences of your disobedience. God gave Moses a set of commandments for His people to obey. Among them was the commandment for children to obey their parents. God attached a promise to the commandment. It is the only commandment with a promise. Exodus 20:12 Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God gives thee. Paul told the Ephesians about God’s promise of long life when they obeyed their parents. Because Paul was the apostle to the Gentiles, they didn’t know God’s commandments or the promise it contained. As Christians, you know God’s commandments and His promise for long life when you obey your parents. You don’t cease being a child when you become an adult. You are still subject to your parents. Not in the same way as when you were little children. However, you are to honor them, respect them. It is God’s command. When you do, God will give you a long life. Many people believe respect is earned. In some cases, it is, but not with your parents. Respect is a command from God. When you respect your parents, God will reward you with long life. Let’s pray: Father, Your promises are yea and amen. Help me honor my parents. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen. Copyright © 27 January 2021 by Valerie Routhieaux Image courtesy of Pixabay