Introduction:
1. We owe much to our Mothers.
2. The importance of mothers not only to our lives but also to society.
3. Characteristics of a godly mother.
I. Ladies of character.
A. Character is moral excellence. It is what you are when the lights are off.
B. A loss of character in the United States. Examples of moral laxity today lying, justification, abortion on demand, stealing, etc.
C. Mothers are ladies in every sense of the word: 1. Not just in appearance. 2. Nor are they always “politically correct”
D. Mothers lead good lives. Their profession of faith is second only to their life of faith (Mt. 6:33; Col. 3:12, 13).
E. Ladies of character (Prov. 4:23> 1 Pet. 2:12; 3:16). They are models of consistency.
II. Teachers of the truth.
A. Mothers teach us much.
B. Mothers are our spiritual teachers (Dt. 4:9; 6:7; Prov. 22:6). They are teachers of the truth (2 Tim. 1:15vs. 2 Chron. 22:3).
C. While concerned about the here and now they are teachers that are concerned about our eternal welfare (Prov. 31:30; Lk. 1:46).
III. Provides for her family.
Not the sole bread winner or provider.
A. The working mother.
B. She provides for her family (Prov. 31:13, 19, 15, 24, 14).
Conclusion:
1. Our mothers are precious to us.
2. Thank you mothers for what you mean to us.
Entered on 5/10/2009
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