Question 1

What qualities should a mother possess?

Accepted Answer

1 Kings 3:26-27The woman who was the real mother of the living child, and who loved him very much, cried out, “Oh no, my lord! Give her the child—please do not kill him!” But the other woman said, “All right, he will be neither yours nor mine; divide him between us!” Then the king said, “Do not kill the child, but give him to the woman who wants him to live, for she is his mother!”A godly and wise mother loves her children unselfishly, wanting what is best for each child above what is best for herself.1 Thessalonians 2:7As apostles of Christ we certainly had a right to make some demands of you, but instead we were like children among you. Or we were like a mother feeding and caring for her own children.A godly and wise mother is gentle with her children.Hebrews 11:23It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command.A godly and wise mother exercises great faith for her children.Proverbs 14:1A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.A godly and wise mother builds her family up rather than tearing them down with hurtful words.

Question 2

What are some of the responsibilities of a mother?

Accepted Answer

Proverbs 4:3I, too, was once my father’s son, tenderly loved as my mother’s only child.A godly and wise mother loves her children.Luke 18:15One day some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them.A godly and wise mother leads her children to faith in Jesus.2 Timothy 1:5I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you.A godly and wise mother lives a life of great faith in God, setting an example, not only for her children, but for her grandchildren and future generations.Deuteronomy 8:5“Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good.”Proverbs 13:24Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children.Those who love their children care enough to discipline them. A godly and wise mother disciplines her children with the same firm but loving hand that the Lord shows to her.Proverbs 1:8My child, listen when your father corrects you. Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.A godly and wise mother teaches her children God’s ways.Isaiah 66:12-13This is what the Lord says: “I will give Jerusalem a river of peace and prosperity. The wealth of the nations will flow to her. Her children will be nursed at her breasts, carried in her arms, and held on her lap. I will comfort you there in Jerusalem as a mother comforts her child.”A godly and wise mother comforts her children.Mark 10:7“‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife.’”A godly and wise mother raises her children to become mature and independent adults.

Question 3

How am I to treat my mother?

Accepted Answer

Exodus 20:12“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”Leviticus 19:3“Each of you must show great respect for your mother and father, and you must always observe my Sabbath days of rest. I am the Lord your God.”We should honor and respect our mothers.Matthew 15:5-6“But you say it is all right for people to say to their parents, ‘Sorry, I can’t help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given to you.’ In this way, you say they don’t need to honor their parents. And so you cancel the word of God for the sake of your own tradition.”1 Timothy 5:3-4Take care of any widow who has no one else to care for her. But if she has children or grandchildren, their first responsibility is to show godliness at home and repay their parents by taking care of them. This is something that pleases God.When parents are in need, their adult children should show respect for them by caring for them.Proverbs 31:28Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her.We should praise our mothers.Proverbs 19:26Children who mistreat their father or chase away their mother are an embarrassment and a public disgrace.Proverbs 20:20If you insult your father or mother, your light will be snuffed out in total darkness.Proverbs 30:11Some people curse their father and do not thank their mother.We should treat our mothers with kindness, respect, and gratitude.Proverbs 23:22-25Listen to your father, who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old. Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment. The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise. So give your father and mother joy! May she who gave you birth be happy.Living a wise and godly life is the greatest gift we can give to our mother.

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