The sexual revolution, along with the evolutionary worldview has had a great negative influence on family life, particularly motherhood. The esteemed, time-honored position and privilege of mothers has been desecrated. The Biblical worldview held tenaciously by our forefathers, has been challenged by those who have attempted to redefine marriage, family, and sexual orientation. The traditional family of a father, mother and children seems to be on the wane in our country.
Apart from the Scriptural origin and definition of marriage, the “institution” is up for grabs! The marital covenant or contract is played down, while, shacking together is on the rise; instead of real fathers, we have “sperm-donors,” who renege on their parental responsibility. The number of children born out of wed-lock is approaching the 50% mark; they used to be called “illegitimates,” bringing shame to the mother and her family. Abortion was considered immoral, so homes for unwed mothers were in vogue, with potential adoptions being an option.
The saga goes on, with the family unit disintegrating before our eyes. Anything goes, for who’s to say what constitutes a “family?” With absentee fathers in the home, the welfare system has stepped up to the plate, becoming the “daddy” with a monthly check. The government even “rewards” additional children with additional financial support. Thankfully, religious and other charitable organizations provide assistance. But the situation is only getting worse, with teenage “babies” having babies. Where will it all end?
Our liberal educational system has done little to remedy this problem. Even churches have compromised their traditional stance. Up until more recently, marriage has been considered a sacred institution. The Biblical concept of a man and a woman committing to each other “until death,” was the norm. Solid homes were established, with the sound of Children’s happy feet filling the landscape. Things were not perfect, for sure, but there was a nurturing and training process, that brought mutual respect for all in the family.
There was a reverence and respect for parents, especially for Mom. She could easily generate a “godlike fear.” In fact, the worst thing that could be said about someone was that, “He would steal from his mother.” This attitude of respect extended to adults in general; to neighbors, school teachers, police, and all those in authority. Discipline and training at home had great influence in the community.
Even in this era of broken homes, it’s the mother who usually demonstrates the character and strength to keep the children together. It’s amusing and significant to watch a giant-size football player on television express his gratitude to “mom” after scoring a touchdown. He’s caught on camera, pointing his index finger to the sky, and uttering the words, “I love you, Mom!” (Not “Dad”) There’s something about moms that’s not found in dads. You begin to wonder who the “weaker sex” really is.
Celebrating “Mother’s Day” is definitely in order, but, like Thanksgiving, it should be practiced 365 days a year. There’s a God-given “sanctity” given to moms that cannot be denied, demanding respect and appreciation. We live in a generation that reeks with rebellion and disrespect on every level. We must get back to basics; that can only begin with a resurgence of the strong, traditional family, where a father and mother joyfully train their children to respect godly authority.
We salute the “career” moms who are faithfully committed to this task, in the face of evil forces attempting to destroy the family, as we’ve known it. Needless to say, we are candidates for Divine intervention.
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