DEUT169 [Continued from [[EXOD429]] Exodus 20:12 honor AMEMEI 200]. In addition to its importance, Judaism recognizes how difficult it is to honor one's parents and to perform this mitzvah [Midrash Tanchuma, Eikev 2), calling it the most difficult mitzvah of all. Perhaps that is why this is only one of two places where the Torah promises a specific reward for its performance--a long and good life [this verse]. The Mishnah expands the Torah's words (Jerusalem Talmud, Kiddushin 22b) and states that for the performance of this one mitzvah, a person will not only have his or her life lengthened, but will also inherit the land of Israel. Unlike other Commandments, the code of Jewish law (Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah 240:1) uses the phrase "be very careful and diligent" in fulfilling this commandment of honoring one's parents, echoing the words of Rabbi Judah in the Talmud (Ketuvot 103a). The Midrash (Midrash, Yalkut Shimoni, Yayigash 153) states that a person's father is like his king, implying that the respect for a parent should be no less than the respect for a king. God goes out of his way to praise the sons of Yonadav for listening to his words (Jeremiah 35:5-14). It is quite clear, then, that observance of this mitzvah stands out in its importance.