Exodus 20:12 Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
The history of disrespect can be traced right back to Cain, who introduced the habit of answering back in an inappropriate manner to the world. Not only did he introduce disrespect, he also introduced murder, rebellion, alienation, jealousy, family feuds between siblings, atheism, city dwelling, and his children who were born unto him stand at the head of alternative marriage, by introducing the practice of polygamy.
Since that time, disrespect to parents, to God, to all governments, preachers, elders, teachers and police and those to whom God has delegated authority is shown, indulged, encouraged and in some instances the disrespect has even gone viral. Thus, Cain stands at the head of all disrespect that we see taking place today, for like every other sin, it produces a trickle-down effect in all who choose to walk in his footsteps.
Not only did Cain introduce all the aforementioned evils, he is the one who introduced the disposition to accuse God of unfair punishment, of injustice, of malpractice, a disposition which is too often echoed in our day by those who in their heart of hearts may hate God, or, who may otherwise disagree with His assessments and judgments.
Genesis 4:13 And Cain said unto the Lord, My punishment is greater than I can bear. 14 Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!