The 5th commandment—“Honor your father and your mother”—is often understood narrowly as respect, obedience, or caregiving. Yet its purpose extends far beyond interpersonal duty. Honoring parents connects generations, supports godly governance, and reflects our ultimate honor toward God. At the micro level, honor is relational. Children and adults show respect through words, actions, and care for their parents. Ephesians 6:1–3 emphasizes obedience paired with a…