Day 35

Read Matthew 15:3-6

"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 his father or mother must be put to death.' But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, 'Whatever help you might otherwise have received from me is a gift devoted to God,' he is not to 'honor his father' with it."

1. Why do you think God gave a promise with this command to honor our parents?

2. Describe your relationship with your parents. (How well do you communicate? How do you communicate in conflict? What causes conflict? What creates tension? Do you love them enough to work through the conflict and tension?)

3. Do you listen well to your parents?

4. What is your own personal motive for obeying your parents?

5. Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Honoring your parents doesn't mean you agree with them.

6. What one thing do you need to do to honor your parents more?

7. Journal any thoughts you may have.