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Episode Synopsis
“To this day, God fulfills His promise to those who honor their parents. The love, support, and care we give our father and mother will be rewarded with a long life on this earth.”
In this episode, David Schiano reads his article “Corban.” He brings to life a vivid moment from the Gospels—when Jesus Christ confronted a Pharisaic tradition that placed human tradition above God’s commandment—and helps us see how honoring our parents is a lasting way to honor God Himself.
Through careful study of Mark 7:9-13, Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:2,3, and I Timothy 5:4, David traces how the misuse of the vow of corban allowed sons to withhold care from their parents under a guise of religious devotion. Jesus exposed this distortion and reaffirmed God’s heart: that honoring parents is not optional or temporary but a lifelong reflection of love toward Him.
Scripture References
Mark 7:9-13
Exodus 20:12
Ephesians 6:2,3
I Timothy 5:4 [English Standard Version]
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In this episode, David Schiano reads his article “Corban.” He brings to life a vivid moment from the Gospels—when Jesus Christ confronted a Pharisaic tradition that placed human tradition above God’s commandment—and helps us see how honoring our parents is a lasting way to honor God Himself.
Through careful study of Mark 7:9-13, Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:2,3, and I Timothy 5:4, David traces how the misuse of the vow of corban allowed sons to withhold care from their parents under a guise of religious devotion. Jesus exposed this distortion and reaffirmed God’s heart: that honoring parents is not optional or temporary but a lifelong reflection of love toward Him.
Scripture References
Mark 7:9-13
Exodus 20:12
Ephesians 6:2,3
I Timothy 5:4 [English Standard Version]
To Learn More about The Way International
Check out a free sample of the current issue
Subscribe to The Way Magazine for full access to every issue—including over one hundred forty back issues via the digital edition
Visit: https://linktr.ee/thewayintl
Contact us: https://www.theway.org/contact-us/
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
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