"Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old."

Respect your parents. God's plan for our lives includes this in large measure. Respecting and obeying one's parents is beneficial for children in homes that are based on God's covenant of grace. When we treat our parents with honor and respect as adults, we preserve their dignity and impart valuable life lessons to our children. Let's resist joining the parental criticism trend. Let's show God our respect by being kind to our parents. (If your parents were abusive or ungodly, seek out senior members of your church family to support you spiritually and emotionally. As much as you can, treat your true parents with honesty, respect, and integrity.)