Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5650 Human relationships » 5718 mothers » 5719 mothers, responsibilities of The fundamental importance of motherhood is recognised throughout Scripture. Motherhood and childbirth God plans happiness for women in motherhood The need for a mother's cleansing after childbirth See also Leviticus 12:1-8; Luke 2:22-24 A mother's relationship with her children A mother loves and cares for her children 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Paul's statement assumes that a mother's normal attitude towards her child is one of love and care. See also Luke 2:48 A mother's role as teacher Proverbs 1:8 See also Proverbs 6:20; 2 Timothy 1:5 The responsibility to discipline children The joy or sorrow of parents at their children's conduct Proverbs 10:1 See also Proverbs 23:25 The negative influence of some mothers upon their children 2 Chronicles 22:3 See also Genesis 27:5-17; 1 Kings 22:52; Matthew 14:6-8; Matthew 20:20-22 Children's reponsibility to honour their parents Exodus 20:12 pp Deuteronomy 5:16 “Honour” implies respect, obedience and care for the parents' needs. See also Leviticus 19:3; Matthew 19:19 pp Mark 10:19 pp Luke 18:20; Ephesians 6:1-3 This honour is due especially to mothers in old age Penalties for disobeying parents Exodus 21:15,17; Deuteronomy 21:18-21; Proverbs 20:20; Matthew 15:4-6 pp Mark 7:10-13 Sexual relations with one's mother or mother-in-law are forbidden Leviticus 18:7; Deuteronomy 27:23 Upon marriage the mother-child relationship becomes secondary Genesis 2:24 See also Matthew 19:5 pp Mark 10:7; Ephesians 5:31 Care for a mother-in-law Ruth 2:11 See also Matthew 8:14-15 pp Mark 1:29-31 pp Luke 4:38 The ministry of Jesus Christ may produce conflict within families Luke 12:53 pp Matthew 10:35-36 Following Jesus Christ involves a commitment to him even deeper than love of one's parents Matthew 10:37 See also Luke 14:26 Jesus Christ regards those who do God's will as his own family Matthew 12:49-50 pp Mark 3:31-35 pp Luke 8:19-21 See also Matthew 19:29 pp Mark 10:29 pp Luke 18:29-30 See also
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