Ruth’s Mother-In-Law

Ruth 1:14-17

1. The word translated “mother-in-law” is found 11 times in the OT.
2. 10 of them are in the book of Ruth.

1. Statistics - % who have problems with:

2. Objections
   1. Try to run our home
   2. Treat us as children
   3. Give too much advice
   4. Try to help too much
   5. Hover over us
3. Older at marriage – less in-law problems

4. Reasons for better adjustment
   1. Parents interfere more when younger
   2. Not ready to turn loose
   3. Young are more sensitive to interference
5. Two situations which contribute to problems
   1. Newly married – If you live with one of your parents – remember:

1) Not your home

2) Brother-in-law & sister-in-law not under your control

3) You will not have privacy

4) Learn to share the load – clothes, dishes, cooking, yard

5) Work out financial details – rent, utilities, food, duration

2. Older in-law in the home – If you live with a child – remember:

1) This is their home

2) Don’t take over and run things

3) Must adapt to their lifestyle

4) Help with chores if able to

5) Children are noisy

6) They still will entertain their friends – (you not included)
 

6. Two sides to the issue

 NOTE:

Advice is received when asked for.

Resisted when donated.

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