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Why We Love Our MothersEphesians 6:1
As We Consider Our Mothers Today…
Let us as children pay tribute to them today
Let us plan to honor them every day of the year (Eph. 6:1, Ex. 20:12)
Encourage our mothers to work even harder to do what’s right
The mothers should realize the influence they have in the world
Let’s examine some characteristics that make mothers loveable
Mothers are…
Universally Loveable
Despite their faults, they are our mothers
There is a bond of love with our mothers that can’t be understood nor explained
Mothers exhibit admirable qualities toward the care of their children
Mothers are loveable because they have…
Courage
The need for courage has never been greaterTough decisions in a permissive societyConstant struggle against the world’s standardsTeenage yearsA mothers’ love gives them courage to do most anything
Eunice’s courageII Tim 1:4
Acts 16:1-3 Timothy’s Greek father
Timothy’s reputation
II Tim. 1:4 Paul assumed Eunice and Lois had taught Timothy well
II Tim. 3:14-15 Timothy had both learned and was convinced of the truth
The success of congregations today due to women who have followed this pattern
Mothers are loveable because they illustrate…
Commitment
Commitment to what is rightVery difficult when fighting against the world
Sometimes the fight is gentle yet persistent, always present with a voice of reason
Sometimes the fight is very dramatic
Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore. His mother - in the house was looking out the window - saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go. The struggle went on for what seemed like several minutes. As the futility of the struggle was started to overwhelm the boy’s mother, a farmer happened to drive by and heard her screams. The farmer raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator. Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived though his legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal.
Years later at his high school graduation, the boy was honored to be the valedictorian of his class. As he spoke to his fellow classmates and guests at the assembly, he recounted the nightmare he had survived as a small child. Wearing short pants under his gown, he raised the hem of the gown to reveal the disfiguring scars on his legs from the alligator’s attack. But as he was explaining the power of passionate commitment and how he came to learn this attribute, he raised his sleeves to reveal the deep and disfiguring scars on his arms that were from his mother’s fingernails as they had dug into his skin that frightening day.
Mothers know better than to give up on their children. They realize that with God’s help, and passionate commitment in times of crisis, there is always hope for a solution just around the corner.
Mothers are loveable because they illustrate…
Commitment
Commitment to what is right
Commitment to children
A safe haven for children to talk
Careful with judgment as no child is perfect
Hannah’s commitment to her son and to her vow to God (I Samuel 1)
Mary’s commitment to her son (John 19:25)
Mothers are loveable because …
their works prevail
Whether alive or in eternity, present or living a thousand miles away, we hear our mother’s voice
The things our mother did and said become very much a part of us
Mothers are loveable because …
their works prevail
Whether alive or in eternity, present or living a thousand miles away, we hear our mother’s voice
The things our mother did and said become very much a part of us
Rev. 14:13 “…Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord…their deeds follow them.”
We love our mothers because they are….
discerning
Listening
Always considerate of health and safety, always watching!
When Mom turns her back……
Discerning
Listening
Always considerate of health and safety
Considering and looking for signsDepression, anorexia, low self-confidence
Drug abuse, alcohol abuse, bad influences
Discerning
ListeningAlways considerate of health and safetyConsidering and looking for signs
Depression, anorexia, low self-confidenceDrug abuse, alcohol abuse, bad influences
Building self-esteem
Discerning
Listening
Always considerate of health and safety
Considering and looking for signsDepression, anorexia, low self-confidence
Drug abuse, alcohol abuse, bad influences
Building self-esteem
Mediating the family arguments
Mothers are loveable because they are…
Imperfect
They can relate to our mistakesParenthood is full of mistakes
If we knew up front the mistakes we’re making, we could prevent themImportant to learn and grow rather than dwell on past mistakes
Examples of Female Biblical HeroesBathsheba (II Samuel 11)Sarah (Genesis 16)
Overcoming Imperfection…some Biblical principles
At some age, children realize parents aren’t perfect (we start out thinking they are)
Teach children to love
Teach children to respect truth (God)
Teach children to appreciate learning
Don’t compete with children in the pursuit of perfection (humility)
Mothers are loveable because they …
want the best for their kids
The truth is hard to deny when you’re child’s well being is involved
Sometimes they don’t understand what is the best (e.g. Jesus’ mother)
Love God yourself and good things will follow for you and your family (Rom. 8:28)
A Mother’s Day Gift For Yourself!
Hear (Romans 10:17)Believe (Romans 10:17)Confess (Romans 10:9-10)Repent (Acts 2:38)Be Baptized (Acts 2:38)Be Faithful Till Death (Revelation 2:10)
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