What is forbidden in the fifth commandment?

Which Bible passages support this answer?

The Westminster Assembly attached these Scripture proofs to answer 65. Read them together and ask what each one shows about the answer.

1. Matthew 15:4-6

   ⁴For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Whoever insults his father or mother must be put to death.’ ⁵But you say, ‘If someone tells his father or mother, “Whatever help you would have received from me is given to God,” ⁶he does not need to honor his father.’ You have nullified the word of God on account of your tradition. (NET)

2. Ezekiel 34:2-4

   ²“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy, and say to them—to the shepherds: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who have been feeding themselves! Should not shepherds feed the flock? ³You eat the fat, you clothe yourselves with the wool, you slaughter the choice animals, but you do not feed the sheep! ⁴You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bandaged the injured, brought back the strays, or sought the lost, but with force and harshness you have ruled over them. (NET)

3. Romans 13:8

   Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. (NET)

What does this answer mean?

The fifth commandment forbids neglecting, or acting against, the honor and duty that belong to each person in their place and relationships. It is broken by disrespect toward those over us, and also by those in charge failing in their duties toward those under them.

What can we ask our children?

1. What are some ways children can dishonor parents?
2. Can parents break this commandment too? How?
3. How can we show honor even when we disagree?