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 RESPECT them, 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 ACCEPT and APPRECIATE them
ALL MY OTHER RELATIONSHIPS benefit
“Listen, my child, to what your father teaches you. Don't neglect 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 caring for … 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 IN them, 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.“ 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)