Which is the fifth commandment?
The fifth commandment is, Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.a
- aExodus 20:12
Beddome's Scriptural Exposition 11 questions answered from Scripture
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Is piety towards God a necessary branch of true religion? Yes.
“Add to patience, goodness” 2 Peter 1:6
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And is righteousness towards men a branch of the same? Yes.
“Follow that which is good to all men” 1 Thessalonians 5:15
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Doth the law of God require both? Yes.
“To do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God” Micah 6:8
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Doth the grace of the gospel teach both? Yes.
“To live soberly, righteously, and godly” Titus 2:12
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Have good men practiced both? Yes.
“Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God and toward men” Acts 24:16
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Ought these two therefore never to be separated? No.
“For what God hath joined together let no man put asunder” Matthew 19:6
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Are kings and supreme governors included under the general title of fathers? Yes.
“Blessed be the kingdom of our father David” Mark 11:10
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And pastors of churches? Yes.
“Ye have not many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel” 1 Corinthians 4:15
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And masters of families? Yes.
“Naaman’s servants said unto him, my Father” 2 Kings 5:3
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And all superiors either in age and office, or in gifts and endowments? Yes.
“Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father” Proverbs 4:1
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And is proper respect due to all these according to their different characters and stations? Yes.
“Render therefore honour to whom honour is due” Romans 13:7
Benjamin Beddome (1717–1795), pastor at Bourton-on-the-Water. Verses from the King James Version.
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