Mother's Day

Introduction

A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son's memory was blank. Finally, she leaned forward and whispered the cue, "I am the light of the world." The child beamed and with great feeling and a loud clear voice said, "My mother is the light of the world."

1. For the child of God, honoring moms is a way of life, not just a sanctified day.

I should honor by mom everyday not just one day

If we celebrate our moms one day it is just lip service not honor...

2. Honor Your Mom Because God commands it.

It is the fifth commandment.

The first four commandments are directed towards man’s relationship with God

The other six commandments are directed towards man’s relationship with all humanity

So it is not surprising that the first commandment directed towards how we relate to other people deals with the familial relationship…parent/children relationship

There are a number of Scriptures that deal with the parent/child relationship that we do not have time to examine them all…but here are a few.

Exodus 20:12 NKJV

12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

Leviticus 19:3 NKJV

3 ‘Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and keep My Sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.

NASB95‘Every one of you shall reverence his mother and his father, and you shall keep My sabbaths; I am the Lord your God. NASB95‘Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well with you on the land which the Lord your God gives you. NASB95Honor your father and mother; and You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” NASB95Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. NASB95Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord. NASB95“He who strikes his father or his mother shall surely be put to death. NASB95“He who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.Just think of where we would be as a culture if this were carried out today…one thing is for sure, our world would be less populated.The point here is that God expects all humanity, not just His children, to treat their parents with honor.What does it mean to honor our Mom (parents)?OT = kabod = honor; glory; great quantity; multitude; wealth; reputation [majesty]; splendor.NT = timao = “a valuing, a price paid or received,”The verb form is similar to the noun form… (noun)kabod = “honor; glory; great quantity; multitude; wealth; reputation [majesty]; splendor.” Kabod refers to the great physical weight or “quantity” of a thing. Kabod often refers to both “wealth” and significant and positive “reputation” (in a concrete sense) NT meaning of timao = noun form is “a valuing, a price paid or received,” preciousness. Verb form to honor Vine, W. E., Unger, M. F., & White, W., Jr. (1996). Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words (Vol. 1, p. 114). Nashville, TN: T. Nelson.In our culture, we seem to have lost the ability to truly honor someone…especially parents.A biblical understanding of honor tells us it is an internal attitude of respect, courtesy, and reverence that leads us to consider what they think and desire as something with great value, weighs heavily on the scale of decision making…with the right reverence for parents, there will be attentiveness and obedience…without obedience it is merely lip service.Honor is at the core of biblical parenting…Kids are to be taught God is the source of honor and He must be revered above all…they are to consider God first in all things, meaning God’s pleasure should weigh heavily upon their decisions in all of life…God as the Sovereign creator laid out His creation with the concept of proper honor being given to all levels of authority with a constant flow upwards towards God.Children are also to be taught to consider moms (the parents) wisdom and desires through the same lens…but this seems to have been lost in our culture, and sadly even in the Christian home...There are a myriad of (probably well-intentioned) reasons for this. Parents being friends with their children instead of parents... I think the most dominating reason for this is that many parents do not have a clue what following the fifth commandment actually should look like in our time.How can we teach our kids to live out this fifth commandment...Encourage your children to respond in a respectful fashion. Don’t accept the huffs and puffs, the rolling of the eyes, whatever, etc.These kinds of responses communicate a lack of willingness to honor a parent’s authority and wisdom.What they are really saying at that moment is “stop talking me, I am not interested in your opinion, etc.”Train them to respond with “Yes, Ma’am, cheerful “okay mom”this communicates they have heard the instruction or commands and that they understand.the expectation is that they should stop what they are doing, if in visual contact, look you in the eyes and respond correctly.Parents are not to be considered friends or peers, but rather as a God ordained authority .Never allow them to call you by your first name…they should always address you as Mom (and Dad)…In this present culture with myriads of blended families there still needs to be a respect and honor given to those who occupy the position of honor established by God in the role of a parent (just because they did not have a role in your physical birth, does not mean they are not your authority)…communicate in that situation what would be an appropriate title.By the way, the parent who is considered by the child as their authority needs to establish very quickly and very clearly that their spouse is an equal authority and deserves respect and honor.Children should call their parents by their titles of “Mom, and Dad”, not by their first names. In a situation of step-parents, the parties involved can work out appropriate titles; a step-parent still occupies a position of honor.Teach and model for your children the need to address other adults by their appropriate titles, such as, “Dr.” or “Mr./Mrs.” Ask the individual how they want to be addressed especially from your children.It is extremely obvious that respect and honor for those in authority positions or positions worthy of honor is lacking in our culture. Adults need to respect other adults and model giving honor to those whom honor is due…we do that by addressing people with appropriate titles.When children address adults by their first names or derogatory nicknames communicates a thinking level that rejects the other person as someone worthy of respect.Encourage children to show affection, attentiveness, and respect to their parents in public. Public displays of honor, respect, and love between parents and children are often the most powerful testimony a Christian family has.None of us are in the position to demand respect because we are better morally or because we sin less than our children. We teach our children to give the respect commanded by God as a stepping stone to helping our children respect all authority, especially God’s.One last point in this is the practice of honoring moms when they are oldProverbs 23:22 NASB95Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.Children have the biblical responsibility to care for their parents when necessary. NASB95Honor widows who are widows indeed; but if any widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice piety in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

Deuteronomy 5:16 NKJV

16 ‘Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

NASB95‘Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well with you on the land which the Lord your God gives you. NASB95Honor your father and mother; and You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” NASB95Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. NASB95Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord. NASB95“He who strikes his father or his mother shall surely be put to death. NASB95“He who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.Just think of where we would be as a culture if this were carried out today…one thing is for sure, our world would be less populated.The point here is that God expects all humanity, not just His children, to treat their parents with honor.What does it mean to honor our Mom (parents)?OT = kabod = honor; glory; great quantity; multitude; wealth; reputation [majesty]; splendor.NT = timao = “a valuing, a price paid or received,”The verb form is similar to the noun form… (noun)kabod = “honor; glory; great quantity; multitude; wealth; reputation [majesty]; splendor.” Kabod refers to the great physical weight or “quantity” of a thing. Kabod often refers to both “wealth” and significant and positive “reputation” (in a concrete sense) NT meaning of timao = noun form is “a valuing, a price paid or received,” preciousness. Verb form to honor Vine, W. E., Unger, M. F., & White, W., Jr. (1996). Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words (Vol. 1, p. 114). Nashville, TN: T. Nelson.In our culture, we seem to have lost the ability to truly honor someone…especially parents.A biblical understanding of honor tells us it is an internal attitude of respect, courtesy, and reverence that leads us to consider what they think and desire as something with great value, weighs heavily on the scale of decision making…with the right reverence for parents, there will be attentiveness and obedience…without obedience it is merely lip service.Honor is at the core of biblical parenting…Kids are to be taught God is the source of honor and He must be revered above all…they are to consider God first in all things, meaning God’s pleasure should weigh heavily upon their decisions in all of life…God as the Sovereign creator laid out His creation with the concept of proper honor being given to all levels of authority with a constant flow upwards towards God.Children are also to be taught to consider moms (the parents) wisdom and desires through the same lens…but this seems to have been lost in our culture, and sadly even in the Christian home...There are a myriad of (probably well-intentioned) reasons for this. Parents being friends with their children instead of parents... I think the most dominating reason for this is that many parents do not have a clue what following the fifth commandment actually should look like in our time.How can we teach our kids to live out this fifth commandment...Encourage your children to respond in a respectful fashion. Don’t accept the huffs and puffs, the rolling of the eyes, whatever, etc.These kinds of responses communicate a lack of willingness to honor a parent’s authority and wisdom.What they are really saying at that moment is “stop talking me, I am not interested in your opinion, etc.”Train them to respond with “Yes, Ma’am, cheerful “okay mom”this communicates they have heard the instruction or commands and that they understand.the expectation is that they should stop what they are doing, if in visual contact, look you in the eyes and respond correctly.Parents are not to be considered friends or peers, but rather as a God ordained authority .Never allow them to call you by your first name…they should always address you as Mom (and Dad)…In this present culture with myriads of blended families there still needs to be a respect and honor given to those who occupy the position of honor established by God in the role of a parent (just because they did not have a role in your physical birth, does not mean they are not your authority)…communicate in that situation what would be an appropriate title.By the way, the parent who is considered by the child as their authority needs to establish very quickly and very clearly that their spouse is an equal authority and deserves respect and honor.Children should call their parents by their titles of “Mom, and Dad”, not by their first names. In a situation of step-parents, the parties involved can work out appropriate titles; a step-parent still occupies a position of honor.Teach and model for your children the need to address other adults by their appropriate titles, such as, “Dr.” or “Mr./Mrs.” Ask the individual how they want to be addressed especially from your children.It is extremely obvious that respect and honor for those in authority positions or positions worthy of honor is lacking in our culture. Adults need to respect other adults and model giving honor to those whom honor is due…we do that by addressing people with appropriate titles.When children address adults by their first names or derogatory nicknames communicates a thinking level that rejects the other person as someone worthy of respect.Encourage children to show affection, attentiveness, and respect to their parents in public. Public displays of honor, respect, and love between parents and children are often the most powerful testimony a Christian family has.None of us are in the position to demand respect because we are better morally or because we sin less than our children. We teach our children to give the respect commanded by God as a stepping stone to helping our children respect all authority, especially God’s.One last point in this is the practice of honoring moms when they are oldProverbs 23:22 NASB95Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.Children have the biblical responsibility to care for their parents when necessary. NASB95Honor widows who are widows indeed; but if any widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice piety in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

Matthew 19:19 NKJV

19 ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ ”

NASB95Honor your father and mother; and You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Ephesians 6:1–3 NKJV

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”

Colossians 3:20 NKJV

20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:3 NKJV

3 Honor widows who are really widows.

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Exodus 21:15 NKJV

15 “And he who strikes his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.

Exodus 21:17 NKJV

17 “And he who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.

our world would be less populated if we as a culture if this were carried this out today

NASB95“He who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.Just think of where we would be as a culture if this were carried out today…one thing is for sure, our world would be less populated.The point here is that God expects all humanity, not just His children, to treat their parents with honor.What does it mean to honor our Mom (parents)?OT = kabod = honor; glory; great quantity; multitude; wealth; reputation [majesty]; splendor.NT = timao = “a valuing, a price paid or received,”The verb form is similar to the noun form… (noun)kabod = “honor; glory; great quantity; multitude; wealth; reputation [majesty]; splendor.” Kabod refers to the great physical weight or “quantity” of a thing. Kabod often refers to both “wealth” and significant and positive “reputation” (in a concrete sense) NT meaning of timao = noun form is “a valuing, a price paid or received,” preciousness. Verb form to honor Vine, W. E., Unger, M. F., & White, W., Jr. (1996). Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words (Vol. 1, p. 114). Nashville, TN: T. Nelson.In our culture, we seem to have lost the ability to truly honor someone…especially parents.A biblical understanding of honor tells us it is an internal attitude of respect, courtesy, and reverence that leads us to consider what they think and desire as something with great value, weighs heavily on the scale of decision making…with the right reverence for parents, there will be attentiveness and obedience…without obedience it is merely lip service.Honor is at the core of biblical parenting…Kids are to be taught God is the source of honor and He must be revered above all…they are to consider God first in all things, meaning God’s pleasure should weigh heavily upon their decisions in all of life…God as the Sovereign creator laid out His creation with the concept of proper honor being given to all levels of authority with a constant flow upwards towards God.Children are also to be taught to consider moms (the parents) wisdom and desires through the same lens…but this seems to have been lost in our culture, and sadly even in the Christian home...There are a myriad of (probably well-intentioned) reasons for this. Parents being friends with their children instead of parents... I think the most dominating reason for this is that many parents do not have a clue what following the fifth commandment actually should look like in our time.How can we teach our kids to live out this fifth commandment...Encourage your children to respond in a respectful fashion. Don’t accept the huffs and puffs, the rolling of the eyes, whatever, etc.These kinds of responses communicate a lack of willingness to honor a parent’s authority and wisdom.What they are really saying at that moment is “stop talking me, I am not interested in your opinion, etc.”Train them to respond with “Yes, Ma’am, cheerful “okay mom”this communicates they have heard the instruction or commands and that they understand.the expectation is that they should stop what they are doing, if in visual contact, look you in the eyes and respond correctly.Parents are not to be considered friends or peers, but rather as a God ordained authority .Never allow them to call you by your first name…they should always address you as Mom (and Dad)…In this present culture with myriads of blended families there still needs to be a respect and honor given to those who occupy the position of honor established by God in the role of a parent (just because they did not have a role in your physical birth, does not mean they are not your authority)…communicate in that situation what would be an appropriate title.By the way, the parent who is considered by the child as their authority needs to establish very quickly and very clearly that their spouse is an equal authority and deserves respect and honor.Children should call their parents by their titles of “Mom, and Dad”, not by their first names. In a situation of step-parents, the parties involved can work out appropriate titles; a step-parent still occupies a position of honor.Teach and model for your children the need to address other adults by their appropriate titles, such as, “Dr.” or “Mr./Mrs.” Ask the individual how they want to be addressed especially from your children.It is extremely obvious that respect and honor for those in authority positions or positions worthy of honor is lacking in our culture. Adults need to respect other adults and model giving honor to those whom honor is due…we do that by addressing people with appropriate titles.When children address adults by their first names or derogatory nicknames communicates a thinking level that rejects the other person as someone worthy of respect.Encourage children to show affection, attentiveness, and respect to their parents in public. Public displays of honor, respect, and love between parents and children are often the most powerful testimony a Christian family has.None of us are in the position to demand respect because we are better morally or because we sin less than our children. We teach our children to give the respect commanded by God as a stepping stone to helping our children respect all authority, especially God’s.One last point in this is the practice of honoring moms when they are oldProverbs 23:22 NASB95Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.Children have the biblical responsibility to care for their parents when necessary. NASB95Honor widows who are widows indeed; but if any widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice piety in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

our world would be less populated if we as a culture if this were carried this out today

The point here is that God expects all humanity, not just His children, to treat their parents with honor.

What does it mean to honor our Mom (parents)

OT = kabod = honor; glory; great quantity; multitude; wealth; reputation [majesty]; splendor.

NT = timao = “a valuing, a price paid or received,”

In our culture, we seem to have lost the ability to truly honor someone…especially parents.

A biblical understanding of honor tells us it is an internal attitude of respect, courtesy, and reverence that leads us to consider what they think and desire as something with great value, weighs heavily on the scale of decision making

With the right honor for parents, there will be obedience… because without obedience it is merely lip service.

1 Timothy 5:3–4 NKJV

3 Honor widows who are really widows. 4 But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety at home and to repay their parents; for this is good and acceptable before God.

1 Timothy 5:3 NKJV

3 Honor widows who are really widows.

NASB95Honor widows who are widows indeed; but if any widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice piety in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

showing us that we s

3. Honor Moms Because Of What they Do.

“The most creative job in the world involves fashion, decorating, recreation, education, transportation, psychology, romance, cuisine, literature, art, economics, government, pediatrics, geriatrics, entertainment, maintenance, purchasing, law, religion, energy and management. Anyone who can handle all those has to be somebody special. She's a homemaker.” Richard Kerr quoted in Homemade, February 1989.

a. They love and care for their children.

Isaiah 66:13 NKJV

13 As one whom his mother comforts, So I will comfort you; And you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”

1 Thessalonians 2:7 NKJV

7 But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children.

God wants his people to view him as one who cares deeply for them so he uses moms as an illustration of His Love

NASB95But we proved to be gentle among you, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children.God wants his people to view him as one who cares deeply for them so he uses moms as an illustration of caring.Paul wants his readers to think of his ministry to them in the same manner they think about their mothers…as one who tenderly cares for her children…think about all the sacrifices mom has to make for you...Sacrifice of comfort and sleep to care for you when you are sick…(dads that includes you when you can’t handle being sick)Sacrifice of time to be your taxi service, your homework advisor, your relationship counselor, your fashion coordinator, your cook, your cleaner, your ______________ Sacrifice of money she could spend on herself for whatever reason to make sure you had what you needed…or wanted​

.God wants his people to view him as one who cares deeply for them so he uses moms as an illustration of caring.Paul wants his readers to think of his ministry to them in the same manner they think about their mothers…as one who tenderly cares for her children…think about all the sacrifices mom has to make for you...Sacrifice of comfort and sleep to care for you when you are sick…(dads that includes you when you can’t handle being sick)Sacrifice of time to be your taxi service, your homework advisor, your relationship counselor, your fashion coordinator, your cook, your cleaner, your ______________ Sacrifice of money she could spend on herself for whatever reason to make sure you had what you needed…or wanted​

think about all the sacrifices mom has to makes for you

Sacrifice of comfort and sleep to care for you when you are sick…(dads that includes you when you can’t handle being sick )

Sacrifice of time to be your Uber service, your homework advisor, your relationship counselor, your fashion coordinator, your cook, your cleaner,

Sacrifice of money - she could spend on herself but for whatever reason she makes sure you had what you needed…or wanted​

b. They teach their children right from wrong

Moms and dads share the responsibility to teach their children diligently.

Deuteronomy 6:7 NKJV

7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

Proverbs 1:8 NKJV

8 My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother;

NASB95“You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. NASB95Hear, my son, your father’s instruction And do not forsake your mother’s teaching; NASB95My son, observe the commandment of your father And do not forsake the teaching of your mother; NASB95The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him: NASB95For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.All throughout Scripture we see the important role moms have in raising their children to be godly…Lois and Eunice, grandmother and mother, played a significant role in teaching and developing young Timothy to be Paul’s right hand man... NASB95and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.How would Timothy know the Scripture from childhood?…His grandmother and mother taught him. NASB95She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.A London editor submitted to Winston Churchill for his approval a list of all those who had been Churchill’s teachers. Churchill returned the list with this comment: “You have omitted to mention the greatest of my teachers—my mother Green, M. P. (Ed.). (1989). Illustrations for Biblical Preaching: Over 1500 sermon illustrations arranged by topic and indexed exhaustively (Revised edition of: The expositor’s illustration file). Grand Rapids: Baker Book House.​

NASB95My son, observe the commandment of your father And do not forsake the teaching of your mother; NASB95The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him: NASB95For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.All throughout Scripture we see the important role moms have in raising their children to be godly…Lois and Eunice, grandmother and mother, played a significant role in teaching and developing young Timothy to be Paul’s right hand man... NASB95and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.How would Timothy know the Scripture from childhood?…His grandmother and mother taught him. NASB95She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.A London editor submitted to Winston Churchill for his approval a list of all those who had been Churchill’s teachers. Churchill returned the list with this comment: “You have omitted to mention the greatest of my teachers—my mother Green, M. P. (Ed.). (1989). Illustrations for Biblical Preaching: Over 1500 sermon illustrations arranged by topic and indexed exhaustively (Revised edition of: The expositor’s illustration file). Grand Rapids: Baker Book House.​

Proverbs 6:20 NKJV

20 My son, keep your father’s command, And do not forsake the law of your mother.

Proverbs 31:1 NKJV

1 The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him:

NASB95The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him: NASB95For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.All throughout Scripture we see the important role moms have in raising their children to be godly…Lois and Eunice, grandmother and mother, played a significant role in teaching and developing young Timothy to be Paul’s right hand man... NASB95and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.How would Timothy know the Scripture from childhood?…His grandmother and mother taught him. NASB95She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.A London editor submitted to Winston Churchill for his approval a list of all those who had been Churchill’s teachers. Churchill returned the list with this comment: “You have omitted to mention the greatest of my teachers—my mother Green, M. P. (Ed.). (1989). Illustrations for Biblical Preaching: Over 1500 sermon illustrations arranged by topic and indexed exhaustively (Revised edition of: The expositor’s illustration file). Grand Rapids: Baker Book House.​

2 Timothy 1:5 NKJV

5 when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.

; NASB95My son, observe the commandment of your father And do not forsake the teaching of your mother; NASB95The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him: NASB95For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.All throughout Scripture we see the important role moms have in raising their children to be godly…Lois and Eunice, grandmother and mother, played a significant role in teaching and developing young Timothy to be Paul’s right hand man... NASB95and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.How would Timothy know the Scripture from childhood?…His grandmother and mother taught him. NASB95She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.A London editor submitted to Winston Churchill for his approval a list of all those who had been Churchill’s teachers. Churchill returned the list with this comment: “You have omitted to mention the greatest of my teachers—my mother Green, M. P. (Ed.). (1989). Illustrations for Biblical Preaching: Over 1500 sermon illustrations arranged by topic and indexed exhaustively (Revised edition of: The expositor’s illustration file). Grand Rapids: Baker Book House.​

NASB95For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.All throughout Scripture we see the important role moms have in raising their children to be godly…Lois and Eunice, grandmother and mother, played a significant role in teaching and developing young Timothy to be Paul’s right hand man... NASB95and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.How would Timothy know the Scripture from childhood?…His grandmother and mother taught him. NASB95She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.A London editor submitted to Winston Churchill for his approval a list of all those who had been Churchill’s teachers. Churchill returned the list with this comment: “You have omitted to mention the greatest of my teachers—my mother Green, M. P. (Ed.). (1989). Illustrations for Biblical Preaching: Over 1500 sermon illustrations arranged by topic and indexed exhaustively (Revised edition of: The expositor’s illustration file). Grand Rapids: Baker Book House.​

Lois and Eunice, grandmother and mother, played a significant role in teaching and developing young Timothy to be Paul’s right hand man

2 Timothy 3:15 NKJV

15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

NASB95and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.How would Timothy know the Scripture from childhood?…His grandmother and mother taught him. NASB95She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.A London editor submitted to Winston Churchill for his approval a list of all those who had been Churchill’s teachers. Churchill returned the list with this comment: “You have omitted to mention the greatest of my teachers—my mother Green, M. P. (Ed.). (1989). Illustrations for Biblical Preaching: Over 1500 sermon illustrations arranged by topic and indexed exhaustively (Revised edition of: The expositor’s illustration file). Grand Rapids: Baker Book House.​

How would Timothy know the Scripture from childhood?…His grandmother and mother taught him.

Proverbs 31:26 NKJV

26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness.

NASB95She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.A London editor submitted to Winston Churchill for his approval a list of all those who had been Churchill’s teachers. Churchill returned the list with this comment: “You have omitted to mention the greatest of my teachers—my mother Green, M. P. (Ed.). (1989). Illustrations for Biblical Preaching: Over 1500 sermon illustrations arranged by topic and indexed exhaustively (Revised edition of: The expositor’s illustration file). Grand Rapids: Baker Book House.​

A London editor submitted to Winston Churchill for his approval a list of all those who had been Churchill’s teachers. Churchill returned the list with this comment: “You have omitted to mention the greatest of my teachers—my mother Green, M. P. (Ed.). (1989). Illustrations for Biblical Preaching: Over 1500 sermon illustrations arranged by topic and indexed exhaustively (Revised edition of: The expositor’s illustration file). Grand Rapids: Baker Book House.​

c. They endure the foolishness of their children

Proverbs 29:15 NKJV

15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

Proverbs 10:1 NKJV

1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

NASB95The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother. NASB95The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother. NASB95A foolish son is a grief to his father And bitterness to her who bore him.Parental grief is often experienced more deeply by the moms because of the more intimate role they play in raising the children. NASB95A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. NASB95He who assaults his father and drives his mother away Is a shameful and disgraceful son.you can also replace he with she and son with daughter...The point in all of this is that many times our mothers have to endure the hardship we cause them through our foolishness…and then for us to not show them honor and respect is a disgrace. It is not fitting for the child of God! Dads you are just as guilty of dishonoring mom when you don’t correct your children’s behavior or when you yourself dishonor and disrespect the mother of your children.

NASB95A foolish son is a grief to his father And bitterness to her who bore him.Parental grief is often experienced more deeply by the moms because of the more intimate role they play in raising the children. NASB95A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. NASB95He who assaults his father and drives his mother away Is a shameful and disgraceful son.you can also replace he with she and son with daughter...The point in all of this is that many times our mothers have to endure the hardship we cause them through our foolishness…and then for us to not show them honor and respect is a disgrace. It is not fitting for the child of God! Dads you are just as guilty of dishonoring mom when you don’t correct your children’s behavior or when you yourself dishonor and disrespect the mother of your children.

Proverbs 17:25 NKJV

25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her who bore him.

NASB95The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother. NASB95A foolish son is a grief to his father And bitterness to her who bore him.Parental grief is often experienced more deeply by the moms because of the more intimate role they play in raising the children. NASB95A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. NASB95He who assaults his father and drives his mother away Is a shameful and disgraceful son.you can also replace he with she and son with daughter...The point in all of this is that many times our mothers have to endure the hardship we cause them through our foolishness…and then for us to not show them honor and respect is a disgrace. It is not fitting for the child of God! Dads you are just as guilty of dishonoring mom when you don’t correct your children’s behavior or when you yourself dishonor and disrespect the mother of your children.

Parental grief is often experienced more deeply by the moms because of the more intimate role they play in raising the children.

Proverbs 15:20 NKJV

20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.

NASB95A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. NASB95He who assaults his father and drives his mother away Is a shameful and disgraceful son.you can also replace he with she and son with daughter...The point in all of this is that many times our mothers have to endure the hardship we cause them through our foolishness…and then for us to not show them honor and respect is a disgrace. It is not fitting for the child of God! Dads you are just as guilty of dishonoring mom when you don’t correct your children’s behavior or when you yourself dishonor and disrespect the mother of your children.

Proverbs 19:26 NKJV

26 He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

The point in all of this is that many times our mothers have to endure the hardship we cause them through our foolishness…and then for us to not show them honor and respect is a disgrace.

you can also replace he with she and son with daughter...The point in all of this is that many times our mothers have to endure the hardship we cause them through our foolishness…and then for us to not show them honor and respect is a disgrace. It is not fitting for the child of God! Dads you are just as guilty of dishonoring mom when you don’t correct your children’s behavior or when you yourself dishonor and disrespect the mother of your children.

It is not right for the child of God!

Dads are just as guilty of dishonoring mom when you don’t correct your children’s behavior or when you yourself dishonor and disrespect the mother of your children.

4. Honor them because they fear the Lord

No man is poor who has had a godly mother...Abraham Lincoln.

The wife and mom that honors God first is worthy of special honor in the Christian home.

As a result of seeking to please God, she is filled with spiritual and practical wisdom as well as being an example of moral righteousness.

The woman who fears the Lord is to be honored because…

turn to Proverbs 31

a. She is trustworthy (11-12)

You benefit from her efforts.Husbands/Dads have no need to be jealous over her or keep his treasures locked up because she displays impeccable loyalty to him and her thriftiness adds to his wealth.

b. She is industrious (13-19)

(13) She gathers what is needed to clothe her family.(14) She goes to great distances to secure the best food for her family(15) She rises early to make sure her family is cared for today.(16) She applies wisdom and resourcefulness to the finances(17) She becomes strong by virtue of her work(18 -19) Her labors become profitable because she is diligent to maintain a schedule to care for her household, which is the greatest priority of her life

c. She is a blessing to many (20-24)

Her efforts to care for her family result in fruitfulness for many:(20) The poor and needy are helped by her.(21) Her own household is blessed because she was able to anticipate the needs of her family.(22) She herself experiences honor from others(23) Her husband is well respected by others because of her contributions to his success and his home.(24) Somehow, after faithfully discharging her other responsibilities, she finds time to add to the financial status of the family.

d. She is a woman of proven character (25-29)

(25) Inwardly she is clothed with divine wisdom that gives her confidence to face the unexpected challenges of the future.(26) When she teaches, she is full of wisdom and mercy(27) She is a skilled manager of the home because she refuses to be lazy(28-29) She is praised by her family

e. She is a woman pursuing righteousness (30-31)

The woman who fears the Lord will pursue true holiness and virtue and that of itself commands a respect and affection that ought to be permanent.

Dr. G. Campbell Morgan had 4 sons and they were all preachers. Someone once came into the drawing room when all the family was there. They thought they would see what Howard, one of the sons, was made of so they asked him this question: "Howard, who is the greatest preacher in your family?" Howard had a great admiration for his father and he looked straight across at him and then without a moments hesitation he answered, "Mother."

Conclusion - Make Honoring Mom a Way of Life.

Show your love for God by giving your mom praise, honor and respect simply for the fact that God established her as your mom.

It doesn’t matter whether she is being godly or not…God’s image is still in her…she is still a God-ordained authority in your life.

Future Moms — make pleasing God the priority in your life and pursue righteousness and He will empower you to fulfill your God-given role.

Everyone —Honoring Moms needs to be a way of life for the child of God. think about it…none of us exist without a mom

I recognize that not everyone has a favorable relationship with their mom, I also recognize that sadly some moms have fallen way short of God’s intended purpose of motherhood…

but regardless of all that, the child of God will rise above all the negativity, the imperfections, and failures and will choose to be person of grace and forgiveness that honors their mom as a way to please God. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​