hello, I have been taught through the scriptures and through pastors that Christian women are not to preach over men, but I was wondering if, in the case of raising children, if they are allowed to teach their sons the scriptures as well as their daughters, or if they should leave it up to their husbands to teach their sons, or if she is single or divorced or widowed, a male mentor from the Church ? I have been searching through the scriptures and been having trouble finding a definite answer
Are Christian women allowed to teach their sons the scriptures ?
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Consider the case of Timothy, who had a Christian mother and grandmother. Nothing is said about his father’s faith. He likely learned much from them.
By all means, a Christian mother should definitely teach her son the faith. There is no restriction on teaching one’s own children. A single mom might ask the help of a pastor or elder on certain issues, but should be teaching and modelling the essentials constantly.
Consider the case of Timothy, who had a Christian mother and grandmother. Nothing is said about his father’s faith. He likely learned much from them.
By all means, a Christian mother should definitely teach her son the faith. There is no restriction on teaching one’s own children. A single mom might ask the help of a pastor or elder on certain issues, but should be teaching and modelling the essentials constantly.
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The mother teaching her child the things of the Lord is so profound that a chapter of Proverbs is dedicated to her.
Proverbs 31, the virtuous woman!
Prov. 31:1
"The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him."
King Lemuel was another name for Solomon, the son of David. His mother was Bathsheba.
Many theologians say that Bathsheba dedicated Solomon to the Lord and continuously taught him the Law of God.
The Lord most definitely will honor the mother who teaches her child His words!
Proverbs 31, the virtuous woman!
Prov. 31:1
"The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him."
King Lemuel was another name for Solomon, the son of David. His mother was Bathsheba.
Many theologians say that Bathsheba dedicated Solomon to the Lord and continuously taught him the Law of God.
The Lord most definitely will honor the mother who teaches her child His words!
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Children submit to their parents and obey them until 20 years old - the age of accountability. Children are to always honor their parents.
The relationship between parent and child is NOT to be confused with the relationship of man and woman in the marriage covenant in which the woman submits to the authority of her husband concerning the marriage, NOT her faith in Christ.
The same is true with Masters and Servants or Bosses and Employees…
When I take a job, I am submitting to my boss but, ONLY concerning the job - NOT my faith in Christ.
As long as male and female exist in the physical realm, the male will always be the head of the woman IN A MARRIAGE.
In the Parent and Child relationship- male and female does not apply.
IN THE BODY OF CHRIST there is no male or female...ONLY Christ is the HEAD, not man or woman.
The relationship between parent and child is NOT to be confused with the relationship of man and woman in the marriage covenant in which the woman submits to the authority of her husband concerning the marriage, NOT her faith in Christ.
The same is true with Masters and Servants or Bosses and Employees…
When I take a job, I am submitting to my boss but, ONLY concerning the job - NOT my faith in Christ.
As long as male and female exist in the physical realm, the male will always be the head of the woman IN A MARRIAGE.
In the Parent and Child relationship- male and female does not apply.
IN THE BODY OF CHRIST there is no male or female...ONLY Christ is the HEAD, not man or woman.
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Deuteronomy 21:18 If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them
Proverbs 1:8-9 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
Proverbs 6:20-23 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life
Proverbs 1:8-9 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
Proverbs 6:20-23 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life
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I think women should definitely teach their kids. At the same time, though every one who teaches needs to understand the importance of teaching and the repercussions of causing someone to stumble.
In my opinion, I think moms are best off doing a "storytelling" type of teaching. Mothers do have authority over their sons; but I think it's best if they explain the goodness of God- his power, his righteousness, and his authority. Really, even fathers need to do that... teach about God, his goodness, his power, his righteousnees, his authority, before establishing their own. Otherwise, your kids will just think you want them to worship you.
So, yeah... mothers not only "can" teach their sons... they're supposed to. They need to. It's fundamental. Essential. It just has to be done in the right way.
In my opinion, I think moms are best off doing a "storytelling" type of teaching. Mothers do have authority over their sons; but I think it's best if they explain the goodness of God- his power, his righteousness, and his authority. Really, even fathers need to do that... teach about God, his goodness, his power, his righteousnees, his authority, before establishing their own. Otherwise, your kids will just think you want them to worship you.
So, yeah... mothers not only "can" teach their sons... they're supposed to. They need to. It's fundamental. Essential. It just has to be done in the right way.
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