What The Bible Says About Mothers: 10 Lovely Scriptures About Moms

Being a mother is a very hard job, it requires a lot of sacrifice. These verses serve to honor all those dedicated mothers who deserve our love and respect:

1. A Role Model

^"28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
²⁹ “Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
Proverbs 31:28-29

Mums are an example of dedication, affection, and perseverance. They deserve our gratitude.

2. A Mother's Love

^"4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵ It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶ Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

⁸ Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away."

1º Corinthians 13:4-8a

A mother's love reflects the pure and true love that comes from God.

3. Mums Deserve Respect

"A kindhearted woman gains honor,
but ruthless men gain only wealth."
Proverbs 11:16

The success of the richest man in the world is no match for the success of raising children well!

4. Gratitude for mothers

"I thank my God every time I remember you."
Phillipians 1:3

When you pray, how often do you thank God for your mum?

5. The Pride of their Children

"Children’s children are a crown to the aged,
and parents are the pride of their children."
Proverbs 17:6

Tell your mum how proud you are of her!

6. Mums deserve praise

"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."
Proverbs 31:30

Take the opportunity to compliment your mum.

7. Mothers, exemplary women

“Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
Proverbs 31:29

Thank God for being able to learn good behaviour and morals from your mother's life.

8. Mother: A Wise Woman

"The wise woman builds her house,
but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down."
Proverbs 14:1

A mother's wisdom is sometimes misunderstood. But through it her children are built up and strengthened.

9. A Gift from God

"Children are a heritage from the Lord,
offspring a reward from him."
Psalm 127:3

God has given me many beautiful things, but the greatest gift of all is you, Mum!

10. A blessing for mums

²⁴ “‘“The Lord bless you
and keep you;
²⁵ the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
²⁶ the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”’
Numbers 6:24-26

May God bless your mum greatly!