Raising Wise Children

27 respecting authority starts with the right relationship with parents and grandparents. But then, by application, it also involves the right relationship with others in authority. Here is just an example of what this concept looks like in the historic documents: Heidelberg Catechism # 104 Q. What does God require in the fifth commandment? A. That I show all honor, love and fidelity, to my father and mother and all in authority over me, and submit myself to their good instruction ...since it pleases God to govern us by their hand. Westminster Longer Catechism # 124 Q. Who are meant by father and mother in the fifth commandment? A. By father and mother are meant...not only natural parents, but all superiors in age and gifts; and especially such as, by