1 Children, as believers in the Lord, do what your parents tell you, for this is the right thing to do. 2 "Honor your father and mother." This is the first commandment that has a promise attached: 3 "that things may go well for you and you may live a long life on the earth."* 4 Fathers, don't make your children mad, but look after them by disciplining them and instructing them about God.