Who wants to live a long, full life?

1. Who wants to live a long, full life?

2. Why? What’s so good about living a long, full life?

3. "Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life … ” Deuteronomy 5:16 (nlt)

4. Honoring Your Mom and Dad is the 5th of the 10 Commandments

5. Honoring My Mom and Dad is • the 5th of the 10 Commandments • This is the only one with a promise

6. Honoring My Mom and Dad is • the 5th of the 10 Commandments • This is the only one with a promise • None tells parents how to treat their children

7. Honoring My Mom and Dad is • the 5th of the 10 Commandments • This is the only one with a promise • None tells parents how to treat their children •  The commandment has no age limit

8. I honor my Mom and Dad when … • Is as a child, I OBEY and RESPECTthem, I lay the • foundation for success in life • “Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.” Ephesians 6:1 (nlt)

9. I honor my Mom and Dad when … • Is as a child, I OBEY and RESPECT them, I lay the • foundation for success in life • “Even children are known by the way they act, whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right.” Proverbs 20:11 (nlt)

10. I honor my Mom and Dad when … • When I am a teen, I ACCEPTand APPRECIATE them • ALL MY OTHER RELATIONSHIPS benefit • “Listen, my child, to what your father teaches you. Don'tneglect your mother's teaching.”Proverbs 1:8 (nlt)

11. I honor my Mom and Dad when … • When I am a teen, I ACCEPT and APPRECIATE them • ALL MY OTHER RELATIONSHIPS benefit • “Sensible children bring joy to their father.” • Proverb 15:20 (nlt)

12. Son’s letter: Dear Dad, $chool i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply can't think of anything I need, $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card, a$ I would love to hear from you. Love, Your $on 

13. Dad’s reply: Dear Son, I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh. Love, Dad

14. I honor my Mom and Dad when … • If as an adult, I AFFIRM and CARE FOR them, my • FAITH is PROVED GENUINE • “Listen to your father, who gave you life, and don't despise your mother's experience when she is old.” Proverbs 23:22 (nlt)

15. I honor my Mom and Dad when … • If as an adult, I AFFIRM and CARE FOR them, my • FAITH is PROVED GENUINE • "[The children's] first responsibility is to show godliness at home and repay their parents by taking care of them. This is something that pleases God very much.” • 1 Timothy 5:4 (nlt)

16. I honor my Mom and Dad when … • If as an adult, I AFFIRM and CARE FOR them, my • FAITH is PROVED GENUINE • “Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caringfor … widows in their distress.” • James 1:17 (nlt)

17. I honor my Mom and Dad when … 4. If after Mom and Dad die, I REMEMBER and VALUE THE GOOD INthem, I will experience God’s peace "Fix your thoughts on what is true … honorable … right … pure … lovely … admirable … excellent and worthy of praise … and the God of peace will be with you.“ Philippians 4:8-9 (nlt)

18. I honor my Mom and Dad when … 4. If after Mom and Dad die, I REMEMBER and VALUE THE GOOD IN them, I will experience God’s peace "Hold on to what is good.“ 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (nlt)

19. What if I have painful memories? “ … your heavenly Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:48 (nlt) “Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.” Psalm 27:10 (nlt)