In a sense, parents play a God-like role in the family. A. Distinction between the position and the person. No parent is perfect - some are far from it. We do not blindly honor all they do. B. Parents should strive to be worthy of respect.
Spouse is higher priority than folks.
It can be a struggle to find the proper balance. D. Parents may be god-like, but aren't God. Parent's word is not to be a rival or a substitute for God's word. Levi held honor of God above that of his folks. Commandment with a promise.