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.
Proofs
- 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. (Exodus 20:12)
Additional Exposition
Section 1
Is piety towards God a necessary branch of true religion?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: Add to patience, goodness, (2 Peter 1:6)
And is righteousness towards men a branch of the same?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: Follow that which is good to all men, (1 Thessalonians 5:15)
Doth the law of God require both?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: To do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God, Mich. vi.£. Doth the grace of the gospel teach both? Yes.*′ To live soberly, righteously, and godly, (Titus 3:12)
Have good men practiced both?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God and toward men, (Acts 24:16)
Ought these two therefore never to be separated?
Answer: No.
Proof: For what God hath joined together let no man put asunder, (Matthew 19:6)
Section 2
Are kings and supreme governors included under the general title of fathers?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, (Mark 11:10)
And pastors of churches?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: Ye have not many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel, (1 Corinthians 4:15)
And masters of families?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: Naaman’s servants said unto him, my Father, (2 Kings 5:3)
And all superiors either in age and office, or in gifts and endowments?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, (Proverbs 4:1)
And is proper respect due to all these according to their different characters and stations?
Answer: Yes.
Proof: Render therefore honour to whom honour is due, (Romans 13:7)