Note, 1. Religion is true wisdom, and it makes men wise in every
relation. He that conscientiously keeps the law is wise, and he will be
particularly a wise son, that is, will act discreetly towards his
parents, for the law of God teaches him to do so. 2. Bad company is a
great hindrance to religion. Those that are companions of riotous men,
that choose such for their companions and delight in their
conversation, will certainly be drawn from keeping the law of God and
drawn to transgress it, Ps. cxix. 115. 3. Wickedness is not only a
reproach to the sinner himself, but to all that are akin to him. He
that keeps rakish company, and spends his time and money with them, not
only grieves his parents, but shames them; it turns to their disrepute,
as if they had not done their duty to him. They are ashamed that a
child of theirs should be scandalous and abusive to their neighbours.