For This is Right: Rendering Unto Parents the Appointed Honor that God Commands

The ten commandments are God's moral law which He holds all men accountable to. One of these commandments is to honor father and mother. While this command is straightforward, matters can become complicated. We are sinful creatures with a natural desire to stiffen our necks rather than yield. To make matters worse, our current culture is in complete rebellion against the authority of our parents. Parents are not viewed as sources of wisdom and experience, but rather as naive people who are ignorant of modern thought.

God designed the family model and has given each member a role. The role He assigned to children are to be subject to their parents. By rejecting the authorities God has put in place, we are rejecting His authority to give us commands. As a society that arrogantly screams in the face of those in power, God has given us over to our desires and have become one of the most foolish generations.

For This is Right by Jadon Kessler takes a closer look at the fifth commandment and Scripture teachings regarding honoring your father and mother. Through personal stories and theological wisdom, the book challenges readers to reclaim their divine calling and live differently than culture by rendering unto parents the appointed honor God requires. The topics expounded on relate to that of the nuclear family, biblical history and social issues relating to this beautiful and critical command. This book is by no means a comprehensive study, but rather a small primer to encourage the saints to joyfully obey the Lord and enjoy the glorious blessings that accompany it.