Bible Gateway Honoring Mom and Dad"Honor your father and your mother." Exodus 20:12 Who do you think is most responsible for establishing a child's opinion of his mother or father? The other parent, that's who! Each wields tremendous influence over what the children think of the other. Early in my marriage to Shirley, I learned that occasional irritation between us quickly reflected itself in the behavior of our kids. They seemed to think, If Dad can argue with Mom, then we can, too. In short, my attitude became the attitudes of my children. I realized how important it was to openly express love and admiration for my wife, even when there were issues that we needed to iron out in private. If you're the father in the home, I encourage you to remind your kids how hard their mother works and how wonderful she is. And if you're the mother, praise your husband's courage and principles in front of the children. Kids will quickly recognize and mirror the respect fathers and mothers give each other. Showing honor now will pay off for years to come. Just between us…- How did your parents show respect to each other?
- Have we done a good job of honoring each other, and the Lord, in front of our children? In which situations are we most likely to fail?
- How could we improve?
- Do we know a couple that sets a good example in this area? What do they do that seems to really work?
Almighty God, we want to be good examples of honoring each other so that our children will grow up to honor their father and mother. We ask for Your wisdom and grace as we seek to excel in honoring one another in our home. Thank You for Your love. Amen. - From Night Light For Couples, by Dr. James & Shirley Dobson
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