The Ten Commandments Series - The Fifth Commandment: Honour Thy Father and Mother

The Deep Dive Team feature a sermon by Reverend Philip Rimmer published in the Orange Banner titled “The Fifth Commandment,” focusing on the fifth, “Honour thy father and thy mother”.The sermon begins by outlining the first four commandments as duties to God, covering the object, means, manner, and time of true worship. It then establishes that the Ten Commandments are a summary of God's moral law, which is binding on both believers and unbelievers until the end of the world, unlike the ceremonial and civil laws given to Israel. The moral law is described as holy, just, and good because it originates from God, provides principles of justice, and shows the path to obedience and freedom from sin.A key purpose of the law, according to the sermon, is to convict sinners of their sin, leading them to seek mercy from the Lord and turn to Jesus Christ in repentance and faith.The Fifth Commandment marks the beginning of one's duty to their neighbour. It emphasizes that all legitimate authority on earth is given by God, who is a God of order. Examples of this divinely ordained authority include husbands over wives (Ephesians 5:22-23) and parents over children (Ephesians 6:1-3). Respecting this authority is ultimately a duty to God.Check out our website www.gole.org.uk