Mother Earth or Earthly Mothers?

While younger generations are more likely to talk passionately about "Mother Earth," some studies show they are less likely to "buy green" than those over 55. 

Many of us have the same inconsistency when it comes to respecting our earthly mothers. We talk like we care, but we don't give much time or effort to prove it.

I speak from experience. It took me years before I realized that God’s fifth commandment was not only good for my parents and in-laws, but also good for me.

"'Honor your father and mother'—which is the first commandment with a promise— 'so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'" Ephesians 6:2-3*

Environmental respect is a good thing, but Mother Earth didn’t make it into the Ten Commandments, and earthly mothers (and fathers) did.

Are you ready to champion the causes that God champions? If so, ask God for specific ways you can act on His priorities this week.
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*The fifth commandment, first stated in Exodus 20:12, is restated in Ephesians 6:2-3.

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