The verse "Children, obey your parents, that your days may be long upon the earth which God has given you..." sounds like it is a conditional promise. Is it? I heard one pastor say it was the only promise God made that actually guaranteed a physical reward for obedience. Does it? I'm not a Greek scholar, so I can't tell what it says in the original language. I'm pretty sure someone out there in Highway-land knows. Maybe you all can help me.

In the midst of your sadness and woe, when you are tormented and afflicted, have comfort! God's will is done.