I have met many people who claim to be good Christians, yet they have elderly parents who they have thought very little of. Often these parents feel alone and neglected. Often they have needs because of their age.
As our parents get old, we ought to care for them. We need to help them financially. We need to help them with their errands. We need to help them with their medical needs. We need to help them emotionally. If we don't, it shows where our heart is. If we are to busy with "ourselves", then chances are we treat our Heavenly Father the same way. How can we have time for God if we don't make time for our parents?
If we respect our parents with our words, but not with our actions, then we are liars and hypocrites. We are fake. Our Heavenly Parents see who we really are and are not fooled. If we want to become like Christ, who is like God the Father, then we must treat those around us with kindness and respect, especially our parents.
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