Mãe
A mãe é honrada na Bíblia como pilar da família. Seu amor incondicional, sua sabedoria e sua dedicação são celebrados como reflexo do próprio amor de Deus por seus filhos.
O amor de mãe
Pode uma mãe esquecer-se do filho do seu ventre? Ainda que ela se esquecesse, Deus nunca nos abandona. O amor materno reflete o divino.
13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
1 A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thy hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, vaunteth…: or, is not rash5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; in the truth: or, with the truth7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
Sabedoria e instrução
A mãe sábia instrui os filhos nos caminhos de Deus. Seu ensino é lei que guia e sua disciplina é expressão de amor verdadeiro.
8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:9 For they shall be an ornament of grace to thy head, and chains about thy neck. an…: Heb. an adding
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train…: or, Catechisein…: Heb. in his way
24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him early.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
9 Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou shouldest forget the things which thy eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them to thy sons, and thy sons’ sons;
Honrar a mãe
Honra teu pai e tua mãe. A mulher virtuosa é digna de louvor — seus filhos se levantam e a chamam bem-aventurada.
12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue is the law of kindness.27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.28 Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. have…: or, have gotten riches30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.