Volume No. 2010 Issue No. 15 Date: May 2, 2010
Publication of the BIBLE BAPTIST MINISTRY, 48 Alexie Rd, Hanover Township, PA 18706
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In Titus 2:3-5 we read, “The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; (4) That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, (5) To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.” A mother who honors God will be a good mother. This is true because her desire is to be the kind of parent He wants her to be. Instead of bringing up children just to fulfill her own needs, she wants to raise them for the glory of God. The Book of Proverbs, in a positive way has much to say about wives and mothers. For example:
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:” 1:8
“A gracious woman retaineth honour…” 11:16
“A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband…” 12:4
“Every wise woman buildeth her house…” 14:1
“Who can find a virtuous woman, for her price is far above rubies” 31:1
"A woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised." 31:30
When we were growing up, everything seemed all right in our home because her majesty MAMA was on the throne.
At meal time she was a CHEF. When we came in hurt she was a NURSE.
She was a SURGEON when we got a splinter. She was a FARMER out in the garden.
A DOCTOR when we were very sick. SEAMSTRESS when we tore our clothes.
A DENTIST for our loose tooth. A PSYCHOLOGIST when we had a problem.
She was a JUDGE between us. A THEOLOGIAN when she taught the Bible.
EXECUTIONER after a squabble. An EVANGELIST when she led us to Christ.
Many godly men of the past have been richly blessed by what they learned from their mothers. Consider the biblical characters Moses, Samuel, and Timothy. The maternal influence experienced by these spiritual leaders bore rich fruit in their lives. Think also of men whose names probably would never have lighted the pages of history if it hadn't been for the godly women who raised them in homes where the law of love and a Christian witness were their daily guide and inspiration.
Susannah Wesley, for example, spent one hour each day praying for her 17 children. In addition, she took each child aside for a full hour every week to discuss spiritual matters. No wonder two of her sons, Charles and John, were used of God to bring blessing to all of England and much of America. Here are a few rules she followed in training her children:
(1) Subdue self-will in a child and thus work together with God to save his soul.
(2) Teach him to pray as soon as he can speak.
(3) Give him nothing he cries for and only what is good for him if he asks for it politely.
(4) To prevent lying, punish no fault which is freely confessed, but never allow a rebellious, sinful act to go unnoticed.
(5) Commend and reward good behavior.
(6) Strictly observe all promises you have made to your child.
How thankful we should be for Christian mothers who fear the Lord and find their ultimate fulfillment in Him. True, they’re not perfect, but they are very special people, for they love God and want their children to love Him. I know what that means, because I am privileged to have had a mother who trained me for His sake. Let us honor our godly mothers today, not only with words of praise, but with lives that reflect the impact of their holy influence!
May I say to the MOTHERS, GRANDMOTHERS, MOTHERS-IN-LAW, and WIVES who are reading this message,God bless you, as I wish you a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY on Sunday May 9th. I trust the Weekly SERMON “Honor Thy Mother” will be a blessing to you.
In His Amazing Grace,
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