What is the general scope of the fifth commandment?

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 12:20PM
rebecca in Westminster Catechism

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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