Overview
God establishes honoring mother and father as a core moral law, placing it among the Ten Commandments. This honor extends beyond mere respect to include practical care and obedience. Scripture consistently connects maternal honor with both individual blessing and societal health.
Key Scriptures
"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you" (Exodus 20:12, ESV).
"Whoever curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death" (Exodus 21:17, ESV).
"Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old" (Proverbs 23:22, NIV).
"Jesus replied, 'And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said, Honor your father and mother and Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death'" (Matthew 15:3-4, NIV).
Application
Believers should demonstrate honor to their mothers through respect, obedience, and practical care—especially in her aging years.