For God, who lives above the skies, Would look with vengeance in his eyes If I should ever dare despise My mother.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disrespecting one's mother is framed as a grave sin inviting divine wrath.
- In plain terms
- God would be angry if you disrespected your mother.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect your mother to avoid divine disfavor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why respect parents?
- What honors family?
Another view
Religious views on this vary widely.
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