Question 71 of 114
The Duty God Requires of Man
What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment?
Answer
The reason annexed to the fifth commandment is a promise of long life and prosperity (as far as it shall serve for God's glory, and their own good) to all such as keep this commandment (; ).
Read the 2 proof texts (KJV)
- Deuteronomy 5:16
- Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
- Ephesians 6:2-3
- 2Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.