The Heidelberg Catechism

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Question 104 What does God require in the fifth commandment?

What does God require in the fifth commandment?

That I show all honour, love and fidelity, to my father and mother, and all in authority over me, and submit myself to their good instruction and correction, with due obedience; [298] and also patiently bear with their weaknesses and infirmities, [299] since it pleases God to govern us by their hand. [300]