Culture praises tolerance as the ultimate virtue, but true devotion requires us to reject what corrupts and destroys. In this episode, Dr. Jerry Shields examines the Fifth Commandment—Honor your father and your mother (Deuteronomy 5:16)—and addresses why a spirit of insolence and disrespect harms our families, our society, and our walk with God.
Looking at Deuteronomy 5:16 and Ephesians 6:1–3, Dr. Shields shares practical wisdom and personal stories on:
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Why learning to submit to earthly authority trains our hearts to trust God's Word.
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Moving past childish self-centeredness into genuine appreciation for the sacrifices and wisdom of others.
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How honoring our parents shifts as we age into attending to their needs and carrying care back to them.
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How the Ten Commandments don't save us, but point us directly to our need for the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ.
Key Scripture
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Deuteronomy 5:16: "Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well with you on the land which the Lord your God gives you."
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Ephesians 6:1–3
