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Heidelberg Catechism / Lord's Day 39 / Q. 104

Q. 104. What doth God require in the fifth command?

Question. What doth God require in the fifth command?

Answer. That I show all honour, love and fidelity to my father and mother (Eph. 6;2, 3), and all in authority over me (1 Pet. 2;17), and submit myself to their good instructions and correction with due obedience (Titus 2;9, 10); and also patiently bear with their weakness and infirmities, since it pleases God to govern us by their hand (Eph. 6;4).

Proofs.

  • [proof-1] Eph. 6;2, 3.—Honor thy father and thy mother (which is the first commandment with promise) that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live love on the earth.— Col. 3;20.—Lev. 19;32.
  • [proof-2] 1 Pet. 2;17.—Fear God. Honor the King.—1 Thess. 5;12, 13.—Rom. 13;1.—Heb. 13;17.
  • [proof-3] Titus 2;9, 10.—Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things, not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity.— Prov. 1;8.—Prov. 15;5.—Col. 3;22.—Prov. 6;20-22.
  • [proof-4] Eph. 6;4.—And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath; but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.—1 Pet. 2;13, 14.—Rom. 13;1, 2.—Col. 3;19, 21.—Prov. 23;22.