Question 72

Modern Adaptation

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Scriptural References

Ephesians 6:2-3 (ESV)

²“Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), ³“that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.”

Proverbs 4:3-6 (ESV)

³When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother, ⁴he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live. ⁵Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. ⁶Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.

Proverbs 6:20-22 (ESV)

²⁰My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching. ²¹Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck. ²²When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you.

Traditional Formulation

Question: 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 God’s glory and their own good), to all such as keep this commandment.

Adaptation Commentary

No Change.