Parents

Matthew 15:4 - For God said, "Honor your father and mother." and "The one who speaks ill of their father or their mother shall surely die."

Jesus has just asked the Pharisees why they do not follow God's commandments. Here are the commandments he has in mind. In what way are the Pharisees not following? We'll see. Right now the more important question is: are we honoring our parents? Or are we putting our own traditions (concerns) above God's commandments?

There may be good reasons why we have no contact with our parents; Jesus doesn't say to love them. If so, how can we honor them and protect ourselves?
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