A Mother's Heart
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A Mother’s Love (Vs. 7-8)
A Mother’s Love (Vs. 7-8)
Gentle
like a baby
Nursing (Caring)
to care for like a nurse;
to nourish, feed, nurture, bring up
vs. starve
Tender
to cherish, to make warm
commonly used of mother birds “warming” their young.
The picture is to provide for every need even to the point of great sacrifice
vs. neglect
Fond Affection
a longing or yearning after
Only place this word appears in the whole NT - in Greek literature it is used for parents who are longing for their dead children.
vs. to push off/away
Very Dear - agapetos
beloved
in context used only of Christians as united with God or with each other in brother/sisterhood.
Used then of a very special bond.
Mothers have a very special bond with their kids
But, It does not say that a mom is soft.
How many of you are afraid of your mom?
Mom’s are tough and need to be.
But, there is a tenderness in her toughness
There is caring in her crossness
There is affection in her admonition
And, a mom’s love for her kids doesn’t stop when they leave the home.
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A Mother’s Work Ethic (vs. 9)
A Mother’s Work Ethic (vs. 9)
Labor
denotes weariness from the labor rather than the labor itself.
A mom’s job is hard work.
Toil
toil is a step further and ties into what is the result of the Fall.
That toil that is burdensome and vanity.
Often translated as hardship in the NT.
A mom’s job goes unnoticed.
Working night and day
used of field work, business dealings, trading, labor for food
This term in this context has a nod to Proverbs 31
The emphasis here though is on the night and day.
A mom’s job is never done.
Not being a burden
not making your work harder than it needs to be.
realistic expectations vs. unrealistic
not being too severe.
A mom’s job is to help you become the best you.
Proclaiming the Gospel
Sharing the love of Christ with the family.
The father is the lead and set the example in spiritual things.
The mother fleshes it out and makes it real.
Gospel centered parenting.
A mom’s job is to introduce you to Jesus and help you get to know Him.
A Mother’s Character (vs. 10)
A Mother’s Character (vs. 10)
Holy / Devout
Sacred, Piety
actions that are pure and morally clean
faithful in fulfilling one’s religious duty
Righteous / Upright -
Conformable to a right standard
That which is right, proper, and fit
Blameless - without fault
Conduct - Example
Fears the Lord
come back to this
Our Response - Proverbs 31:28
Our Response - Proverbs 31:28
Her children rise up and bless her; Her husband also, and he praises her, saying: “Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all.”
To rise up
to stand up in respect and honor - a standing ovation...
to provide…a blessing
To bless
to pronounce happiness.
To follow a straight path in understanding.
You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
False Praise? No.
False Praise? No.
You excel them all? No one is perfect...
It’s the idea of honor and value.
Hyperbole. She might not excel them all, but in our eyes it’s as if you do.
Husbands, do you praise your wife for being the mother of your kids?
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
A woman who fears the Lord...
So, Let’s praise our mothers today. We’ll start by bringing the kids up for a closing children’s message.
Children’s Message
What do you like about your mother?
M.O.T.H.E.R.
Application:
Application:
Mother’s Day 365 video
Closing Song: The Family Prayer Song