God promises rewards to those who submit to authority. The following Bible verses reveal that this concept affects many aspects of life.
- Things will be well with you.
“Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with thee” (Ephesians 6:2–3).
- You will have a long life.
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor thy father and mother . . . that . . . thou mayest live long on the earth” (Ephesians 6:1–3).
