A Sacred Command: The Fifth Commandment #147

A Sacred Command: The Fifth Commandment In the heart's deep core, where morals intertwine, Lies a command, the fifth, a sacred line: "Honor thy father and mother," it reads, A principle from which all respect proceeds. This rule, a cornerstone of love and care, Urges us to respect, to love, to share. Beyond the bounds of family it reaches, In every bond, its sacred lesson teaches. Yet some, in power's grip or substance's snare, Show disrespect, their actions laid bare. As a king disdained by a drunken fool, So are parents, when reverence we overrule. Consider Absalom, with sword in hand, Against King David, his father, he did stand. A vivid tale of piety dismissed, A society's moral decay, a tragic twist. But from our first cry to our final breath, This command guides us from birth to death. In acts of love, in guidance, in care, In every sacrifice, they're always there. Jesus Himself, in obedience divine, Honored His parents, a heavenly sign. His life, a beacon for us to see, Calls us to honor, in the highest degree. Today, as some forget this sacred vow, And youth homelessness, a pressing issue now, Let's heed the call, in every act and word, To honor our parents, as by God preferred. In doing so, we honor God above, And weave a society built on love. A world where respect and care never cease, A testament to our love, our peace. -Written by Steven G. Lee (January 29, 2024)