The Mother

 

Why did Adam call his wife’s name Eve?

 

“Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living.”

Genesis 3:20.

 

Note – It is said that the three sweetest words in nay language are mother, home and heaven.

 

What did God say to Abraham concerning his wife, Sarah?

 

“I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her so that she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her.” Genesis 17:16. 

 

Honor Due to Mothers

 

What commandment guards the honor of a mother?

 

“Honor your father and your mother.” Exodus 20:12. [5^th Commandment]

 

What tender, filial regard did Christ manifest for His mother in the hour of His death?

 

“When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.” John 19:26,27. [John]

 

The Mother’s Influence on Children

 

What did Hannah promise to do if the Lord should grant her a man-child?

 

“And she made a vow, saying, “O Lord Almighty, if you will only look upon your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, Then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.” 1 Samuel 1:11.

 

To whom did God commit the care and early training of His only-begotten Son?

 

“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and incense and of myrrh.” Matthew 2:11.  

 

What is said of the child life of Jesus under the influence of His mother’s tender care and faithful instruction?

 

“And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him. And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”

Luke 2:40, 52.

 

Note – A Christian mother, above all others can deeply implant and faithfully cherish the seeds of truth in the young and tender heart. More even than the father, the mother molds the life, character, and destiny of man.  Every stage and phase of life is touched and influenced by her. Infancy, childhood, youth, manhood, and old age alike look to her for inspiration; thus she is both the morning and the evening star of life.

 

How early did Timothy know the Scriptures?

 

“And how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:15. 

 

What is said of his mother and grandmother?

 

“I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” 2 Timothy 1:5.

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