Rebecca Stark is the author of The Good Portion: Godthe second title in The Good Portion series.

The Good Portion: God explores what Scripture teaches about God in hopes that readers will see his perfection, worth, magnificence, and beauty as they study his triune nature, infinite attributes, and wondrous works. 

                     

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Tuesday
Aug262008

What is the general scope of the fifth commandment?

The general scope of the fifth commandment is, the performance of those duties which we mutually owe in our several relations, as inferiors, superiors, or equals.[1]

  1. Eph. 5:21
    submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
    I Peter 2:17
    Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
    Rom. 12:10
    Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

Question 125, Westminster Larger Catechism

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