A father who commits adultery, divorces his wife, and abandons his family has acted dishonorably. Honoring a parent does not require pretending the conduct is respectable or maintaining the same closeness that existed before the betrayal. Forgiveness begins by surrendering personal vengeance and entrusting judgment to God. Full relational reconciliation is different: it requires repentance …
Beginning a marriage by excluding loving Christian parents is ordinarily a serious mistake. Marriage joins more than two individuals; it also creates lasting relationships between families, with future holidays, grandchildren, and shared responsibilities. An adult child does not require parental permission in every circumstance, especially where parents are abusive, manipulative, or opposing a biblically faithful …
The command to honor your father and mother does not expire when you become an adult. In Exodus 20, that command was given to adults as well as children. Grown sons and daughters honor their parents by treating them with respect and, as their parents age, making sure they are cared for. Ephesians 6 addresses …