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Biblical
Old Testament
1. Ten Commandments – Honour your father and mother
2. Story of Ruth who takes care of her mother-in-law after the death of
Ruth’s husband.
3. Proverbs 31:10-29 A poem written by a man in honour of the good
wife.
4. Proverbs 29:17 Discipline your son and he will give you peace
New Testament
1. Joseph and Mary show loving care for Jesus as a boy. In response to
a dream Joseph takes his wife and child to Egypt out of Herod’s
reach.
2. Jairus comes to seek Jesus’ help when his daughter is at the
point of death. Mark 5:21-43
3. The father of a boy who suffers from epilepsy brings his son for Jesus
to heal. Mark 9:14-28
4. On the cross as Jesus died, he commanded his disciple to take care
of his mother. John 19:26-27.
Principle
involved
Christians are expected to show unconditional love towards relatives (Agape)
This is well illustrated in the attitude of the father in the parable
of the lost son (prodigal son) who forgives his younger son despite the
fact that he has lost half the family money. Luke 15:11-32
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