The Bible Speaks - A Mother's Love

Send us Fan MailThe imagery of a nursing mother is inherently one of self-sacrifice. A mother gives of herself physically and emotionally to nurture her child. Similarly, Paul's use of this metaphor suggests a ministry characterized by self-giving love and sacrifice. He implies that their work among the Thessalonians was not burdensome or self-serving but was done out of a selfless desire to see the believers grow and thrive in their faith.