Proverbs - Lamps and Parents

Proverbs 20:20

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

Honoring our parents is considered a high priority in God’s point of view.  The way we speak about our parents, dead or alive, should never include cursing them.  Our lamp will be put out in obscure darkness.  Our lives will not shine and we will find ourselves having unhealthy relationships.

Our children must never be allowed to speak evil of either parent.  We must back this up so that their lamps will shine.  We don’t want our children to cut off respect for their parents so that they find themselves at loss in respecting and honoring our Father in heaven.  If we have done this, if our children have done this, it is important to confess this and receive forgiveness.  If we need to call one of our parents and tell them how much we appreciate them and apologize for any recent dishonor or even long ago disrespect, let us do it.  This will help our lights so shine that they will give light to all who are around us.