Competing imperatives

Hi,

Yesterday we discussed indirect competition between honoring parents and performing other mitzvot, where one must choose which opportunity to fulfill.

In a more direct situation, where a parent tells a child to violate a mitzvah, the child is not permitted to obey. Both child and parents are obligated in awe of Gd.

(Code of Jewish Law Yoreh Deah 240:15; Shach Yoreh Deah 240:17)

Have a great day,
Mordechai