Mothers
What are the responsibilities of a mother?
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Ge 21:8-12—When Sarah notices Ishmael persecuting her little son, Isaac, she pleads with Abraham to protect her boy
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1Ki 1:11-21—When Bath-sheba learns that the kingship and the life of her son Solomon are in danger, she pleads with King David to intervene
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Why should we obey and honor our mother?
Ex 20:12; De 5:16; 27:16; Pr 1:8; 6:20-22; 23:22
See also 1Ti 5:9, 10
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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1Pe 3:5, 6—The apostle Peter explains that Sarah became like a mother to many daughters because of her strong faith
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Pr 31:1, 15, 21, 28—The mother of King Lemuel provides vital counsel to her son, the king, regarding marriage and the honorable role of a wife and mother
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2Ti 1:5; 3:15—The apostle Paul is inspired to praise Timothy’s mother, Eunice, for teaching her son the Scriptures from infancy even though her husband is an unbeliever
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