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INTRODUCTION

Today is Sunday. May 12^th, 2024

Today, we will talk about women, mothers specifically, and their importance, not just to the children but also to their husbands.

The scriptures show us a picture of a perfect woman, wife, and mother.

Some may say no one is perfect! However, the perfection of a godly woman has nothing to do with never making mistakes, as we all do as humans; instead, the measure of perfection is given in the word of God and fulfilled by many women each generation, simply by trusting in the Lord, His Word, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The word of God reveals how God looks and feels about women in general, not just mothers. Those who misrepresent God, His word, and the church's view of women in general, fueled by ignorance and social manipulation, are false.

The woman-hating god of misogyny and patriarchal, overbearingly wicked church guy is not a man of scripture trusting in the Lord, but rather, someone who has chosen to twist scripture as a means of control and manipulation.

Claims that the church, and even God, looks down on women and that they have no place in the church or their home is a complete lie.

Rather than believe the misinformed, angry liberal, and sexually confused mobs who do not read the scripture, listen to what the Word of God does say.

In Luke 2:36, Anna was a prophet, along with the four daughters of Philip, who prophesied in Acts 21.

Phoebe was a deacon in Romans 16:7

Junia was an “outstanding” apostle, according to Paul in Romans 16:7

Priscilla was called a “co-worker in Christ” by Paul in Acts 18

Deborah led God’s people into battle in Judges 5

And most importantly, in all four gospels, women were the first to proclaim the Good News of the Resurrected Christ!

In scripture, women hold many essential roles of respect and honor in the Kingdom of God.

And in 1 Peter 3:7, “You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker vessel, 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.”

Weaker? Scripture means emotional, as they are more empathetic, compassionate, emotional, and understanding.

In other words, this verse is saying, “Husbands, be considerate as you live with your wives, treat them with respect, don’t bully them or push them around or get physically, or emotionally abusive with them, they are weaker than men, and you can easily break their hearts. If you mistreat them, I will not hear your prayers.”

This warning is never mentioned to women about men; it is only about how men treat their wives.

God instructs the church and the men who follow Christ Jesus to respect women, protect them, look out for them, and care for them. They are our equal, not lesser.

So, what does God consider a godly woman?

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE

Proverbs 31:10-31

¹⁰A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
¹¹Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
¹²She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
¹³She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
¹⁴She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
¹⁵She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.
¹⁶She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
¹⁷She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
¹⁸She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
¹⁹In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
²⁰She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
²¹When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
²²She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
²³Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
²⁴She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
²⁵She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
²⁶She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
²⁷She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
²⁸Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
²⁹“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
³⁰Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
³¹Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

I. MOTHERS ARE A UNIQUE BREED

a. Seemingly superhuman at times

i. Not only do they seem superhuman at times, but they all seem to speak the same language, even if they have never met.

ii. I remember being at my friend Jim’s house when I was about 14, and his mother was yelling at him about something. She was saying some of the same things my mother had said, and they had never met!

Things like;

“Don’t be smart with me.”

“Keep crying, and I’ll give you something to cry about.”

“Where’s my change?”

“That’s the last time I’m going to tell you.”

b. They speak the same language and share many qualities: tenderness, compassion, mother’s intuition, sympathy, and empathy.

i. Sympathy from a mother is different than from a father because it is mixed with empathy.

Few things in this world are more powerful than the tears and prayers of a mother and her concern for her children and grandchildren.

ii. Here’s a fact.

1. Out of the 69 kings of France, only three were really loved by their subjects, and these 3 were the only ones raised by their mothers. The rest were raised by guardians. That’s the power of a mother’s love.

a. The development of great qualities in character is taught from a nurturing upbringing, not by books and formal education, but through the love and compassion of a mother.

b. This is one of the reasons our society suffers so today!

c. So many are being raised by streets instead of mothers.

iii. Napoleon said, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.”

1. In other words, whoever is bringing up the next generation controls how that generation will lead.

2. Who is bringing up the next generation?

3. Is it the streets? The public school? Are they abandoned and raising themselves? Or, is it a godly woman who is worth more than rubies because they are so hard to find?

c. If you were looking for the perfect mother to leave your one and only child with, who would she be?

i. Would she be wealthy?

Would she live in a nice place, a mansion, a palace?

Would she be famous, well educated? Mature? Experienced?

What would be her characteristics?

What is most important?

Why did God choose Mary?

Ø Firstly, she was of the correct lineage, but so were others.

Ø Mary was already engaged to a man who was also of the correct lineage.

Ø Mary was an inexperienced woman (no children), a virgin.

Ø She was of no wealth, no name, from a place of little reputation

Ø She was young (at that time, a girl could be betrothed at 12, and consummation wouldn’t take place for months, sometimes years later)

o Isn’t that too young!!!

o In the first century, the average lifespan in ancient Rome was 20-33

§ In China, it was 35

§ Even up to the 18^th century, you were lucky to live until 28

Ø Times have changed, and modern medicine and a healthy diet have increased our lifespan and slowed our physical and psychological maturity.

Ø It wasn’t until 1950 when the average lifespan was around 48, and currently, it is 73

God chose innocence, youth, and inexperience, but a heart for God and a will for obedience.

II. THE ONE WHOM GOD CHOSE

a. I have witnessed the value of a child having a mother many times.

i. Single parents are raising children and doing their best to be both parents.

ii. However, there are things a father can never accomplish, things that God created women specifically for

iii. The role of mother was created by God to be filled by a woman.

iv. Try as they may, a man could never do or completely fulfill the role of mother.

1. The women all cry, “YES!”

2. However, if I were to say this statement in reverse, the poison of “liberal lies” would have many cry “FOUL!”

3. However, the fact remains that man and woman are created for specific roles by God. There is no shame or disrespect to the opposite sex in understanding those roles and obediently serving them to the best of our ability, knowing that only a man is competent to be a father, and only a woman is fully capable of being a mother.

b. A man can never replace a woman when it comes to being a mother

i. Men lack some of the essentials God has created in women to fill that role. Not just physically but emotionally and psychologically. There are many reasons girls mature emotionally faster than boys.

ii. Emotionally and sympathetically, men and women are different as parents.

1. A little boy makes a ramp to jump over a thorn bush with his bike. Immediately crashes into said thorn bush…Mother runs to aid her child whose only injury is to his pride, while dad laughs and says, “Told you to make the ramp higher.”

2. Sound familiar? Probably…even though our parents may have never met.

c. If anyone tries to tell you that a woman can take the place of a man, they are wrong.

i. If anyone tries to tell you that a man can take the place of a woman, they are just as wrong.

ii. God has created us differently. The scriptures tell us so and guess what? So does science.

iii. This society has done a wonderful job over the past 60+ years or so of telling men they can be women and women they can be men.

iv. Tearing down the very fabric of what God has created us to be.

v. This is a ploy of Satan to break God’s pattern of man and woman being the foundation of a family unit, thus destroying families.

vi. And that lie essentially becomes the hand that is rocking the cradle.

III. Speaking from experience, no father can take the place of mother.

a. We need to stop listening to what society says is right or wrong and start listening to what God has told us in scripture about what our roles are.

i. Let us not forget that “society” said Jews should be eradicated.

ii. “Society” said blacks should be slaves.

iii. “Society” said unborn babies should be destroyed because they are not human.

iv. Aztec “society” said we must sacrifice people for better crops.

v. We need to get our moral foundation from the truth of God’s word, not the ever-changing whims of a sinful society.

b. Paul speaks of the influence mothers had upon Timothy

i. 2 Timothy 1:5

“I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.”

c. What of those who have no biological children?

i. Biology has nothing to do with God’s calling or being a mother to a child.

ii. Some have become stepmothers, those who have adopted, and grandparents who are raising their grandchildren (happening more often these days). There are many ways to be a mother to a child.

Terri serves as a surrogate mother on Sunday mornings, teaching children’s Sunday school and having the same godly mother influence, if only for a short time, on the young children.

CONCLUSION – Do you see how important a mother’s foundation in God’s word is?

Mother’s, how is your foundation? Are you seeking to be a godly Proverbs 31 woman?

Do you have His word hidden in your heart and mind so that it guides you in what you say and do as a godly woman?

Do you know His word well enough to teach it to your children? Do you set a good example of one who loves to worship and praise God? Is your home life built on a solid foundation?

Remember Psalm 127:1 “unless the Lord builds the house, its builder’s labor in vain…”

We could continue with a mother’s unrelenting protection, unwavering love, and devotion, and more. But our time has passed, and the sermon has been long enough for one day.

Mothers, may you have the love and devotion for your child, and may God bless you as you serve Him in your life.

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