Last night our pastor preached an excellent sermon on Titus 2. He shared a quote by John MacArthur similar to this.
“It is tragic that many young mothers are forced to hold outside jobs because their husbands have died, been imprisoned, or have left them and pay no child support, or because they have never been married and their own families are unable, or unwilling, to help. It is also tragic that many churches and Christian friends forsake their obligation to help young women who find themselves in such straits. And when the mother is away from home, younger children most often are cared for away from home. They need to be at home as much as possible and not be deprived of their mother’s companionship and instruction.
“…The point is not so much that a woman’s place is in the home as that her responsibility is for the home.”
–John MacArthur
Our pastor also shared the following.
Source: Dr. Constable’s Expository (Bible Study) Notes
(If you’d like to hear the sermon, please let me know and I’ll send you the link.)
I’m so thankful that God has allowed me, one way or another, to be at home with my girls all these years I’ve been single. I believe it’s made a huge difference in our home and family. I’m so thankful for those who have come along beside me to help me fulfill my obligation to my daughters.
Do you know any mothers in tragic circumstances (like above) who need help to be home with their children?
Just stopped by from Lizzie’s blog and her Marriage Monday post. I read your comment about being single, and I know it’s a hard road.
Please feel free to post your responses to the prompts I gave for Marriage Monday at Chrysalis. I know your readers would love to know you better!
Blessings, e-Mom @ Chrysalis
Thank you for including me, Chrysalis. I will try to do it as soon as I get a free moment.:)