The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-02-07
Honor Thy Father md Thy Mother.

The Bible has striking features, which show
the impress of Gods countenance upon its pages ;
and among these, are its mirror-likc reflections of
the family relations and duties. This will be
further illustrated by some remarks upon the OBJ
legation enjoined by the text, the r~ropriety of the
injunction, and the advantages secured by those
who obey 1t. First, the injunction is expressed in
one word, :. honor
" Honor thy father and thy mother" This is
not the respect to one, or Il few things only. 1t
does not relate to one period Of life but it relates
to the disposition and actions of all children, in
everything relating to their parents. ut all times.
y few particulars will be proper as guides to our
thoughts
l. Honor your parents by submitting TO their
authority. Or, as the apostle admOnishes -
"Obey your parents in the Lord, for this is
right Obey your parents in all things, for this
is well pleasing to the Lord"
2. Honor your parents hy your respectful de-
pertinent and language. Ilcarken unto thy
father that begot thee. and despise not thy moth
er, says solomon. Fearful thrcatenings are ut
tered by the wise man hear him The eye
that mocketh at his father, and despiseth 10 obey
his mother the ravens of the valley shall pick it
out, and the young eagles shall eat it,"
" Honor thy father and thy mother, that it
may be well with thee, is the first command with
promise SAYS the sacred book. That child need
not expect it will 20 well with him, while he
continues to di>obcy and break his parents hearts.
Under the law, disObedient children were stoned
10 death but II yuu have Christian parents who
wish to keep you from temptation and ruin, and
you will nOtobcy, but break through all restraint,
and do as YOU please, and cast off your duty TO
parents and to God, remember that though YOU
may not be put To a shameful death here. vet
- for all these things God will BRING you into
Judgment lfchildrcn could realize but Il small
portion of the anxiety their parents feel ON their
account. they would pay far greater respect to
the parental wishes. y good child, and one in
whom confidence can be placed, is the one that
does not allow himself To disObey his parents.
There should be- something sacred, something
peculiar i'll the word that designates parents.
The tone of voice in which they are addressed
should be atfectionate and respectful. \ short,
surly answer from Il child to a parent, falls very
harshly on the ear of any person who has any
idea of flial duty.
). Honor your parents by doing all in your
power 10 ease their daily burthens,-to soothe
their sorrows, and smooth their passage to the
DO you know the value of your mother?
Nobody loves you, nobody will love you as she
does. Do not be ungratefnl for that love do
not repay 1t with GOODNESS, or Il curse of GOODNESS
will rest upon you, which you can never shake
off. Unloved, unhonored, You will live and die,
if you do not honor your father and mother.
Never forget the dear parents who loved and
you in your infant days. Ever treat
hem as you will wish YOU had done when yon
stand IL lonely orphan at their graves. How will
the remembrance of kind, aifectionate conduct,
.oward these departed friends, then help to soothe
Tour grief and heal your wounded hearts.