He (Jesus) answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? 4 For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ Matthew 15:3-4
Culturally, we set aside this day to celebrate Mothers. From God’s view there is an honour and respect we are to show Mothers daily.
The first commandment we are given as children of our Heavenly Father (the one who has defined family and given it is place of order and value) is to Honour our parents in the Lord; Ephesians 6:1. This commandment comes with the promise “it will be well with you and you shall live long on the earth.”
Honor is something with give because of the role someone else holds in our life. Respect is earned because of the way and quality a role is fulfilled. The bible reminds us that while respect may at times be challenged, honour is the value we place on others in recognition of God’s creation. ‘Everyone is to be honoured’ because all have value. ‘Fearfully and wonderfully made’ every individual is His workmanship.
Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honour to whom honour is owed. Rms 13:7
Maintaining honour does not seem to come naturally to us and so must be taught by precept and example. As we learn God, we learn the value He has placed upon His creation. The first place we begin this learning is in our homes, watching our parents. Watching the love, honour and respect displayed gives every child the safety and security needed for healthy and wholesome development. Oneness, unity, in our home, flowing from the head commands the blessing of rest.
Today, may we all take a breath, step back and align to the command that comes with a promise of well being and life and take time to honour what we have been given by God. Everyone has been blessed with a Mother!
“They also honoured us greatly, and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed.” Acts 28:10.
Honour has a cost of investment. Hugs, loves, words of affirmation and gifts, all go a long way to display the honour we hold for them.