Question 104 - What does God require in the fifth commandment?

Answer - That I show all honour, love, and faithfulness to my father and mother and to all those in authority over me, submit myself with due obedience to their good instruction and discipline,¹ and also have patience with their weaknesses and shortcomings,² since it is God's will to govern us by their hand.³

¹ Ex. 21:17; Prov. 1:8; 4:1; Rom. 13:1-2; Eph. 5:21-22; 6:1-9; Col. 3:18-4:1. ² Prov. 20:20; 23:22; 1 Pet 2:18. ³ Matt. 22:21, Rom. 13:1-8; Eph. 6:1-9; Col. 3:18-21.