Mother's Day (1)

Let Me Tell You About . . .

Proverbs 31:10 An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels!

Today, there are at least four things I would like to tell you . . .

I. The TRUTH I Have RECEIVED!

31:1 The words of King Lemuel. the oracle which his mother taught him

31:2 What O my son? And what, O son of my womb? And son of my vows?

31:3 Do not give your strength to women, Or your ways to that which destroys kings

II. The TREASURE I Have FOUND!

31: 10 An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels

This is not the first time this point has been made!

12:4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband—but she who shames him--is like rottenness in his bones!

III. The TALENT I Have ADMIRED!

31:15 She rises also while it is still night, and gives food to her household!

31:16 She considers a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard!

31:18 She senses that her gain is good—Her lamp does not go out at night!

IV. The TESTIMONY I Have OBSERVED!

31:20 She extends her hand to the poor—she stretches out her hands to the needy!

31:25 Strength and dignity are her clothing-- And she smiles at the future!

31:26 She opens her mouth in wisdom—And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue!

31:28 Her children rise up and bless her—Her husband also, and he praises her saying

31:29 Many daughters have done nobly, but YOU excel them all!

31:30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain—But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised!