I was abused by my parents and this verse was used to keep me submitting to the abuse. But now I'm learning there's more to it - Paul qualifies obedience with 'in the Lord.'
Which means obedience to parents isn't absolute. It's conditional on whether it's right before God. If parents are demanding something sinful or harmful, the obedience doesn't apply.
That's freed me from guilt about setting boundaries with my parents. I can honor them while also protecting myself.
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