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For Moses said, `Honor your father and your mother;` and, `He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.`
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"Honor" Includes Financial Support
Commentators explain that when Jesus quotes the command to "honor" parents, it encompasses more than just respectful words. It includes the tangible, financial duty of children to provide for their parents, especially if they are poor or elderly. Scholars note that neglecting this material support is a direct violation of the commandment's intent.
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