38 min
Mother's Day for All Lake Merced Church of Christ
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- Christianity
On Mothers’ Day, we heard John Mulligan’s lesson about Biblical Teachings on Honoring Mothers. Firstly, it’s very important to note that Mothers’ Day can be very difficult for some people - those who are estranged from their children, those who are adopted, those unable to have children, and many others. Let us be thoughtful about what we say to these people on Mothers’ Day.
Next, honoring mothers isn’t just from that one commandment - several bible passages tell us about honoring mothers, and mother-figures. It’s important to note that ‘honor’ looks different in different parts of our lives. A very young child is simply expected to obey their parents. When we are older, honor becomes respect. Even after we marry and we are meant to cling to our spouse, we are still expected to honor our mothers.
Also, we should honor ourselves as mothers, or as mother-figures. As John said, we have a priceless role in a starving culture. Titus 2:3 reads, “Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live… to teach what is good.” There are certainly many opportunities to be a loving mother-figure to someone needing a gentle, guiding hand in their lives.
Finally, know that honoring your mother comes with an important promise. Ephesians 6:2-3 says:
“Honor your father and mother” - which is the first commandment with a promise - “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
A mother’s faith can bless her children who then bless their community. Let’s thank God for what our mothers instilled in us.
On Mothers’ Day, we heard John Mulligan’s lesson about Biblical Teachings on Honoring Mothers. Firstly, it’s very important to note that Mothers’ Day can be very difficult for some people - those who are estranged from their children, those who are adopted, those unable to have children, and many others. Let us be thoughtful about what we say to these people on Mothers’ Day.
Next, honoring mothers isn’t just from that one commandment - several bible passages tell us about honoring mothers, and mother-figures. It’s important to note that ‘honor’ looks different in different parts of our lives. A very young child is simply expected to obey their parents. When we are older, honor becomes respect. Even after we marry and we are meant to cling to our spouse, we are still expected to honor our mothers.
Also, we should honor ourselves as mothers, or as mother-figures. As John said, we have a priceless role in a starving culture. Titus 2:3 reads, “Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live… to teach what is good.” There are certainly many opportunities to be a loving mother-figure to someone needing a gentle, guiding hand in their lives.
Finally, know that honoring your mother comes with an important promise. Ephesians 6:2-3 says:
“Honor your father and mother” - which is the first commandment with a promise - “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
A mother’s faith can bless her children who then bless their community. Let’s thank God for what our mothers instilled in us.
38 min