What it means to honour your parents

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20:12). This commandment, raenpdeatht ed„tlhersosuignhgoauttttahcehoeld taonidt,naerwe

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Timothy 5:8)

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Psalms 20:1-5

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(Courtesy pic) When honouring our parents, it’s essential that we show them respect, accept their authority, obey them and appreciate them.