Why wasn't there a book written on Motherhood in the bible?

Answer 1

There are Bible principles which can help mothers, as an Honored Role.

Indeed, mothers who assume their responsibility as educators can feel proud of their role. It is a worthwhile career. They rightfully deserve commendation and heartfelt expressions of appreciation. We learn so much from mothers—habits that stand us in good stead throughout life, good manners so essential for good relationships, and in many cases a moral and spiritual upbringing that keeps youths on course. Have you recently expressed your appreciation to your mother for what she has done for you?

Meeting the Challenge of Motherhood,

Since children represent the future generation, then the women who mold them, their mothers, certainly deserve respect, honor, and support. Although the modern world sends mixed messages about motherhood, the Bible affirms that children are a blessing from God and can be a source of happiness for parents. (Psalm 127:3-5) Yet, the Scriptures are not blind to the realities of motherhood. The Bible records many of its challenges.

The decisions parents make about parenting and motherhood have a deep and lasting influence on the life and character of their children. These decisions can bring large changes in the parents’ life-style, so they need to be made carefully. They include such questions as: Should a mother work outside the home? If yes, how much? Who is to care for the children while the mother is away working? In the end, parents must do what they believe is best for their children and also what is right before God.

However, mothers need not feel alone in the struggle to make wise decisions. They can take great comfort in the words of Isaiah 40:11, which indicates that God takes special interest in the needs of mothers with young babies, whom he “will conduct with care.” God manifests such keen interest by providing in the Bible a number of guidelines that can make motherhood enjoyable and successful.

• Be reasonable: Christians should be known for their reasonableness. (Philippians 4:5) Janet Penley, a writer and mother, learned the value of this principle. “I began motherhood with the highest of expectations,” she says. “I was going to do mothering better than it had ever been done before. I read all the books and listened to all the experts. But instead of feeling successful and competent, I ended up feeling inadequate and stressed-out.” She observes that “tuning into others’ expectations and trying to fit yourself into some ‘ideal’ mold weakens the spirit and creates worry and guilt.”

• Simplify: “What families risk losing in this insane frenzy,” wrote Newsweek magazine, “is the soul of childhood and the joy of family life.” That is why many mothers long for a simpler life. How can you achieve this? First, establish priorities, giving attention to “the more important things,” including the time and personal care your children need. (Philippians 1:10, 11) Second, analyze your life-style. You may have to put aside activities and possessions that are not really necessary.

God’s Word says that the person who “is guarding discernment is going to find good.” (Proverbs 19:8.) Discernment is needed to sort through the unending range of leisure activities, gadgets, and trends that overwhelm mothers and children. Here is how Angela, a mother of four from Germany, copes with that challenge: “You have to determine what is essential and useful to you, and help your children to do the same thing.”

• Make the changes that are possible: “Use common sense and sound judgment,” admonishes the Bible. (Proverbs 3:21, Contemporary English Version) If you are currently working outside the home, can your family live on just your husband’s income? To help answer this question, determine how much your actual take-home pay is after subtracting taxes, child care, commuting costs, wardrobe, meals out, and extras. Also, your husband’s income may be taxed at a higher rate if your combined income puts you in a higher income bracket. You may be surprised how little is left over.

Some work fewer hours or closer to home, which may mean less money but more time with the children. If you decide to stop working and if your job has been important to you for your self-worth and sense of accomplishment, think about how you can maintain these important elements while staying home.

• Get help: God’s Word repeatedly shows that a “cry for help” can bring results. (Exodus 2:23, 24; Psalm 34:15) A mother’s cry for help should elicit the help of the husband. With his cooperation you may be able to establish a system of sharing the housework so that you have the time to fulfill the goals that you have set together—such as being available for your children. If possible, a mother should also establish a support network of people, including family and trusted friends, who share her interests and goals.

Many mothers find valuable support from the local Christian congregation of fellow believers. María, a mother of three, realized that “getting close to the congregation” is one of the ways that “God shows us love and compassion and shows us that he is concerned about us.”

• Make time for relaxation: Even Jesus, a perfect man with abundant stamina, invited his disciples to go “privately into a lonely place and rest up a bit.” (Mark 6:30-32) Success as a mother depends on your ability to stay balanced throughout demanding times. It is true that your children need you, but they also need you to be happy and content. You need reasonable relaxation.

It has been observed that the challenges of motherhood are aggravated by a loss of focus and a lack of priorities. Christian families experience happiness when they work together to put God’s will first in their lives. The apostle Paul wrote: “Godly devotion is beneficial for all things, as it holds promise of the life now and that which is to come.” (1 Timothy 4:8.) A family that lives with godly devotion and that follows God’s guidance as contained in the Bible will find happiness. Even if only one member of a family applies Bible principles, things are better than if no one does.

Adele, a Christian mother who works full-time, has seen the benefits of being spiritually-minded. She says: “We have a tremendous amount of guidance and information in the Bible-based publications that educate us as to what our children are facing and how we can help them. Seeing your children responding to what you feed them spiritually makes it all worthwhile. When you see small, positive things in their behavior and way of reasoning, you realize that they are taking it in and that your efforts are paying off.”

Yes, it is possible to run the hurdle race of motherhood successfully. God himself provides the comforting reassurance that the efforts of diligent and self-sacrificing mothers who trust in him will not be in vain. Mothers who cultivate a personal relationship with him can take solace in his promise to ‘give to the tired one power.’—Isaiah 40:29.

Jehovah’s Witnesses have published a number of Bible-based publications designed for training children. These include My Book of Bible Stories, Questions Young People Ask—Answers That Work, and The Secret of Family Happiness.

If you would like further information or would like to receive a publication, please contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit http://www.watchtower.org

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Answer 2

For the same reason there's no book written on fatherhood in the Bible. It's not necessary to spell out the details when the directions are exemplified throughout the Bible. However, you might want to consider the book of Ruth, as it deals with a mother and a daughter-in-law, exemplifying an ideal of both positions.

Answer 3

A person reading the Bible without Revelation of the Holy Spirit...is like a monkey trying to learn a secret mathematical code...in Latin...translated into Aramaic...then translated into Navajo...then written down by over 50 different persons...over a period of more than 2000 years.
The Bible is not a textbook. It takes Spiritual Revelation to understand it.
There are several verses that speak about how a mother should raise her children.
But nothing beats good ole Godly wisdom and common sense...which can only come thru a new birth...a Spiritual birth.
And that can only come thru repentance and forgiveness thru Jesus Christ.

If little Miss. Jezebel Square, above, thinks she knows so much, then ask her why juvenal delinquency is more than a thousand times worse today, than it was a hundred years ago?

Answer 4

There's plenty about motherhood

http://www.bible.org/page.asp?page_id=1273
http://www.keyway.ca/htm2002/20020512.htm
http://www.bible.org/page.asp?page_id=2669

Also, if you look closely, the first 5 books of the Bible are parallel with 5 stages of human growth.

Genesis: Conception
Exodus: Birth & infancy
Leviticus: Schooling
Numbers: Adolescence
Dueteronomy: Adulthood

Motherhood is part of that design, initially through God, then enduring through the woman.

So, while there isn't a book in the Bible, strictly on motherhood, it's all there.. also, now rereading your question it sounds like you were wondering why there are no books on that topic (outside the bible) Of which there indeed are:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0310272394/intensitymedi-20
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1892016265/intensitymedi-20

Answer 5

Motherhood is refernce in the Bible many times instruction for parents and children are given expilicitly.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

The same reason that there isn't a book on pizza in the Bible. The Bible is about God.

Answer 8

hmmm, strange question. But if you're asking about instruction on how to raise children, it is mentioned throughout the old and new testaments, various places. Now, I don't mean, here's how to change a diaper, here's how to put a nutritious meal on the table for less money, stuff like that. But basic principles on living a godly life, keeping your family in order, so on, yes, that is addressed.

Answer 9

why wasn't their a book on fatherhood? or cheese? or bacon sandwiches?.
why not a book on Pepsi?

god can't put everything in the bible!

however, the bible, does say how to have a successful marriage and how a wife should respect her husband, and a husband should love and cherish his wife like himself, and how they both need to work together to raise the children....

Answer 10

Basically for the same reason that there is no book on Fatherhood either. The Bible gives us intricate details on how to live our lives IF we are interested in pleasing God and doing his will. We have what's known as free will..............

Answer 11

Because the bible was written by men. Men who at best undervalued women and at worst actively sought to lower their position in society.