Honoring Mother

Listen, my child, to what your father teaches you. Don't neglect your mother's teaching. What you learn from them will crown you with grace and clothe you with honor.
~~ Proverbs 1:8-9 (New Living Translation)

Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. "Honor your father and mother." This is the first of the Ten Commandments that ends with a promise. And this is the promise: If you honor your father and mother, "you will live along life, full of blessing."
~~ Ephesians 6:1-3 (New Living Translation)

The Bible says that our responsibility as children in a family is to obey our parents. This is a command (not a suggestion) from God.

Discussion

• In what situations is it most difficult for you to obey your parents?
• Why is obedience an important character trait?
• How does obedience to your parents help you with your obedience to God?
• What are some ways in which you can honor and show respect to your parents?
• What are some things about your parents that you are thankful for?
• What is God's promise to those who are obedient to their parents?

Take it to the Next Level

• God is your heavenly Father and he gave you to your Mom and Dad.
• Give those circumstances when it is difficult to obey your parents to God in prayer. Ask for His guidance in overcoming your difficulty.
• Seek God's and your parents forgiveness for those times of disobedience and start afresh with your parents and Him.
• Ask God to help you better understand the importance of obedience.
• Look for a way to honor your parents, especially your Mother today!
• Thank your parents for giving you guidance.