God commands that we honor our parents

Try this,..think of God's commandments as great promises. Know this, God never asks us to do anything without also standing ready to give us the power to do the things which He asks of us. "All His biddings are enablings"

Below we have some Bible verse references relative to this subject. Look these up in your favorite translation and compare the actual verses with the summary thought that I have placed after each reference. Please share your comments.

Ex. 20:12. The new earth promised to the one who honors his parents.

Lev. 19:3. Not only in childhood should children honor their parents, but after they are men they are to honor “mother and father.”

Gen 9:20-27. Disrespect shown to even a drunken parent brings punishment, and respect brings reward.

Ex. 21:15. In olden times it was a serious offense to smite a parent.

Ex. 21:17. Cursing a parent was punishable with death.

Deut. 27:16. A curse was pronounced upon the child that “setteth light by his parents.”

Deut. 21:18-21. The stubborn and rebellious children were punished by death.

Jer. 35:18, 19. Respect and obedience rewarded.

Mark 7:9-13. Any attempt to evade providing for parents is a violation of the commandments of God.
Matt. 15:5-7. One who claims to be a Christian and neglects to care for his parents is a hypocrite.

Col. 3:20. Obedience is well pleasing.

Eph. 6:1. All obedience must be according to the word of God. Obey in the Lord.

Matt. 10:37. While children should respect parents, whether they are good or bad, we must love and obey God above all parents.

Lev. 19:32. Age commands respect.