The Promise in the Fifth Commandment (Part One)
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasWhat is the connection between keeping the fifth commandment—honoring parents—and enjoying a long, fulfilling, productive life on earth?
The Promise in the Fifth Commandment (Part Two)
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasWhen the fifth commandment is neglected, respect for leadership and authority erodes, lowering quality of life, and ultimately, length of life too.
The Fifth Commandment
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe fifth commandment stands at the head of the second tablet of the Decalogue, which governs our human relationships. It is critical for family and society.
The Fifth Commandment (1997)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe fifth commandment begins the section of six commands regarding our relationships with other people. Children should learn proper respect in the family.
The Fifth Commandment
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe fifth commandment teaches our responsibility to give high regard, respect, and esteem to parents and other authority figures, leading to a prosperous life.
The Fifth Commandment
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe fifth commandment bridges the two sections of love toward God and love toward man. We begin learning righteous conduct at home, with our parents.
The Commandments (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe fifth commandment provides a bridge, connecting our relationships with God and the relationships with our fellow human beings.
The Commandments (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughHonor of parents is the basis for good government. The family provides the venue for someone to learn to make sacrifices and be part of a community.
The Commandments (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughParents need to teach their children to consider the long-range consequences of current behaviors, chastening and disciplining them while there is hope.
Crucial Parenting Principles
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughRecently, the University of Virginia's Institute on Advanced Culture identified four current parenting styles, with mixed results.
The Honor Due to Parents
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughPeople in positions of responsibility and power—especially those placed by God, like human parents—should receive the honor due them.
A Heritage and a Reward
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAmerican society is cursed because the family, its most important component, is dysfunctional. It is impossible to raise families without God.
The March Toward Globalism (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWhile God expects parents to cultivate sound-mindedness, balance, and self-control in our children, Satan has been shaping young minds his own way.
To Whom Honor Is Due
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDishonoring one's parents is a serious abomination, considered a capital offense by God. Fathers must be worthy of honor, teaching their children to honor God.
Submission (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by John ReissThose trained in the home to dishonor parents will resist authority on every front, whether civic authorities, supervisors on the job, or teachers in school.
The March Toward Globalism (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe cannot instill sound-mindedness in our offspring unless we are personally filled with the fruits of God's Holy Spirit, modeling these for our children.
Why Bother With Fathers?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughAmerica should know better, yet for generations, the sanctity of marriage has steadily declined. Now divorce is routine and illegitimacy is commonplace.
Strengthening the Family
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod ordained marriage and the family for the physical and spiritual growth and nurturing of children. God's goal is a Family composed of mature spirit beings.
A Matter of Honor
'Ready Answer' by StaffThe Bible has a great deal to say about honor and whom we should honor. Here are some difficult but necessary lesson in honor.
Perfect, Gentle Courtesy (Part 3)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsParents are obligated to teach God's laws to their children. According to Emily Post, good manners are to the family what good morals are to society.
Studying the Bible
Sermon by John O. ReidBible study provides a personal means of attaining the mind of God, growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Sanctification and the Teens
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughYoung people in the church must realize that they are not invincible. Not only is God's law no respecter of persons, but also sanctification can be lost.
The March Toward Globalism (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughNeither permissiveness nor harshness are endorsed by God; sound-mindedness in child-rearing requires control and measured justice while avoiding extremes.
Parental Leadership
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAlthough human fathers have authority, they are not to provoke their children to wrath. Our goal is to produce children whom God would be delighted to call.
Sanctification, Teens, and Self-Control
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughYoung people are responsible for the spiritual knowledge that they have learned from their parents, as well as the custodianship of spiritual blessings.
God as Father
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod is the only perfect example of fatherhood. We need to emulate His virtues, among them being the perfect example of what we want our children to be.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twenty-Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe are not privy to God's, but we must realize that He has the prerogative to impose both blessings and calamity, the latter in response to disobedience.