The Fifth Commandment

Sermon: The Fifth Commandment, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 39, Question 104, Ephesians 6:1-9
John H. Johnson, Tyler Orthodox Presbyterian Church
2023-01-29

HEIDELBERG CATECHISM
PART 3: OUR THANKFULNESS: LORD'S DAY 32-52
LORD'S DAY 39: Question 104

Q104. What does God require in the fifth commandment?
A. That I show all honour, love, and faithfulness to my father and mother and to all those in authority over me, submit myself with due obedience to their good instruction and discipline,[1] and also have patience with their weaknesses and shortcomings,[2] since it is God's will to govern us by their hand.[3]
[1] Ex. 21:17; Prov. 1:8; 4:1; Rom. 13:1, 2; Eph. 5:21, 22; 6:1-9; Col. 3:18-4:1. [2] Prov. 20:20; 23:22; I Pet.2:18. [3] Matt. 22:21, Rom. 13:1-8; Eph. 6:1-9; Col. 3:18-21.