Fourth: “Honor your father and your mother.” God made the family to be the first place of love. Children honor their parents with respect, gratitude and obedience while they live at home, and later by caring for them when they are old.
Parents, in turn, are called to love, protect and teach their children, especially about God. This commandment also asks us to respect teachers and leaders who serve the good of everyone.
Fifth: “You shall not kill.” Every human life is sacred, from the very beginning to natural death, because God made each person in His image.
Jesus taught that this commandment goes deeper than not killing. Hurting others with our fists or our words, bullying and holding on to anger all go against it. We also respect life by taking care of our own health.
Instead, we are called to be peacemakers: to control our anger, forgive, and protect anyone who is weak or in danger.