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The Catechism of the New Apostolic Church
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- 5.3.1 The term "commandment"
- 5.3.2 The First Commandment
- 5.3.3 The Second Commandment
- 5.3.4 The Third Commandment
- 5.3.5 The Fourth Commandment
- 5.3.6 The Fifth Commandment
- 5.3.7 The Sixth Commandment
- 5.3.8 The Seventh Commandment
- 5.3.9 The Eighth Commandment
- 5.3.10 The Ninth and Tenth Commandments
5.3.5 The Fourth Commandment
Honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.
The provisions of the Ten Commandments that apply to interpersonal relationships begin with the Fourth Commandment. The Commandment does not contain any kind of prohibition, but rather demonstrates the mode of conduct that is pleasing to God. It is directed at people of all ages, and requires them to accord their father and mother the esteem and appreciation they are due. The specific implementation of this commandment can take different forms, depending on particular life circumstances such as age, social environment, and social norms and customs.
5.3.5.1 The Fourth Commandment according to the understanding of the Old Testament
5.3.5.2 Jesus Christ and the Fourth Commandment
5.3.5.3 The Fourth Commandment in the letters of Apostle Paul
5.3.5.4 The broadening of the Fourth Commandment in Christian tradition
5.3.5.5 The Fourth Commandment in modern life
5.3.5.2 Jesus Christ and the Fourth Commandment
5.3.5.3 The Fourth Commandment in the letters of Apostle Paul
5.3.5.4 The broadening of the Fourth Commandment in Christian tradition
5.3.5.5 The Fourth Commandment in modern life