"That Thy Days May Be Long"

The Fifth Commandment ties honoring parents to the promise of long life—for individuals and nations. Respecting our roots prepares us to bless the future. A society that dishonors parents often neglects its children too, living on debt and expecting future generations to pay. But Scripture calls us to gratitude, productivity, and stewardship. When we honor the past and build faithfully, we help secure a long and fruitful future under God.