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Why should we honor our Parents ?
We can offer some reasons-
- we love them
- we owe it to them
- to merit longevity
- to make them feel good
* To please Hashem

Why does the Torah give a reason by honoring Parents , more so than by many other mitzvos ?

One answer is because someone might honor his parents for an ulterior motive in order so they give him benefits.
Thus Hashem is teaching how to relate to people , with our parents as the primary model - be nice to others & you will gain many benefits from the Creator who made you all.

The Talmud says , Either friendship or death & studies have proven that loneliness leads to depression & other problems ...
Freindships also lead to business success. When you help others because it is a mitzva to do so , Hashem has a way of sending things back to you. On the path ...

The Torah key to wealth is not help others so that they will become your customers & you will make money , rather , help others leshaim Shomayim to serve Hashem & He will send you wealth. On the path , should be for the right reason & you will gain more.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.

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