“20- And he arose, and
came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him,
and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21- And the
son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and
am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22- But the father said to his
servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his
hand, and shoes on his feet:” (Luke 15: 20- 22 KJV)
“It was a remark
overheard in a street car, but it reminded us that there are honorable men in the
world. A young man said: “I am very particular about paying my fare. I took a
ticket home once when I was a small boy and showed it to my father, saying that
the conductor had not taken it, and that I was that much ahead. My father
looked at me and said that I had sold my honor for a nickel. That put a new
face on it. I always think of what he said when I am tempted to repeat the
offense.” If all fathers were training their sons in this way there would be
fewer dishonorable transactions in high places.” (Herald and Presbyter)
We
honor our father by giving honor to God the Father. We must be in tune with God
to be in tuned with men, especially with our parents. God don’t expect us to
live an excellent life, but He expects us to live an honorable life.
The Bible says’ “That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the
Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent
him.” (John5:23 KJV)
