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Mothers Staying Home With Kids
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and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; — read the full passage →
She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn’t eat the bread of idleness.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.
But say the things which fit sound doctrine, — read the full passage →
My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching: — read the full passage →
that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, — read the full passage →
The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him. — read the full passage →
having been reminded of the sincere faith that is in you; which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am persuaded, in you also.
As one whom his mother comforts, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted in Jerusalem.”
but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with sobriety.
He settles the barren woman in her home, as a joyful mother of children. Praise Yah!
Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. — read the full passage →
Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →
Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →
Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.
to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God’s word may not be blasphemed.
that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
“Honor your father and your mother, as Yahweh your God commanded you; that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you, in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.
Only be careful, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes saw, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your children and your children’s children;
A woman, when she gives birth, has sorrow, because her time has come. But when she has delivered the child, she doesn’t remember the anguish any more, for the joy that a human being is born into the world.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
“Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, these may forget, yet I will not forget you!
This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,
Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. — read the full passage →
But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.
These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; — read the full passage →
“‘Each one of you shall respect his mother and his father. You shall keep my Sabbaths. I am Yahweh your God.
And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching.
The man called his wife Eve because she would be the mother of all the living.
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
Let your father and your mother be glad! Let her who bore you rejoice!
Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.
Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb.
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
I thank my God whenever I remember you,
Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord. — read the full passage →
Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →
and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,
My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:
For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
Yahweh visited Sarah as he had said, and Yahweh did to Sarah as he had spoken. — read the full passage →
In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; — read the full passage →
nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not. — read the full passage →
Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers; — read the full passage →
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as to Christ;
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. — read the full passage →
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
The third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. — read the full passage →
Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. — read the full passage →
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
Don’t withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die. — read the full passage →
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”
Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us, — read the full passage →
Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.
She said, “Oh, my lord, as your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood by you here, praying to Yahweh. — read the full passage →
I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them. — read the full passage →
being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.
“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise:
who is a pledge of our inheritance, to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of his glory.
You are alienated from Christ, you who desire to be justified by the law. You have fallen away from grace.
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →
Paul, having stayed after this many more days, took his leave of the brothers, and sailed from there for Syria, together with Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had a vow. — read the full passage →
For everything spoken by God is possible.”
See that you don’t despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” — read the full passage →
Behold, everyone who uses proverbs shall use this proverb against you, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.
longing to see you, remembering your tears, that I may be filled with joy;
For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things. To him be the glory for ever! Amen.
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