In the biblical tradition, mothers are highly valued for their role in nurturing and guiding their children. The Psalms celebrate the gift of children, declaring that they are a "heritage from the Lord" (Psalms 127:3). Proverbs offers wisdom on the importance of a mother's instruction and discipline, emphasizing the need for parents to "train up a child in the way he should go" (Proverbs 22:6). The command to honor one's mother is also emphasized in Exodus and reinforced by Paul in Ephesians, underscoring the significance of showing respect and care for one's parents.
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Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
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.
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!”
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!
When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’ ”
Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.
“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!
Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.”
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.