Scripture honors the vital role of mothers in nurturing and guiding their children. The book of Proverbs, particularly in chapter 31, describes the ideal mother as one who is wise, kind, and diligent, teaching her children with kindness and discipline. As Exodus 20:12 and Proverbs 22:6 emphasize, mothers play a critical part in shaping the spiritual and moral character of their children, and are to be respected and honored for their influence. Isaiah 66:13 also highlights the tender care of a mother, comparing God's comfort to that of a mother soothing her child, underscoring the importance of maternal love and care.
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Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well: “Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!” Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.”
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
“Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you!
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Invest in truth and never sell it— in wisdom and instruction and understanding. The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.