Drawing from modern and ancient examples of motherhood, John Hilton III, a part-time BYU professor, and his wife, Lani, shared how motherhood reaches far more than in ones own home during the Sperry Symposium held at BYU Oct. 31.

"Countless people today believe that ... motherhood is a burden, and there are better areas for women to pursue," John Hilton said. "But many mothers in the Old Testament would disagree.

"These women offer several lessons for modern day matriarchs. In contrast to some current philosophies, the Old Testament teaches the importance of motherhood by establishing the significance of posterity and the influence and blessings that come from raising children. It provides several accounts of sacrifices mothers make and shows how those sacrifices changed history."

The Old Testament also teaches the powerful influence mothers have not only on their children, but also on entire nations and future generations.


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