When managed correctly – it is truly a GREAT institution!

“And Adam called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living.” Gen.3:20 “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.” Ps.127:3

“The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” “All that I am, or can be, I owe to my angel mother.” “The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom.”

“I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.” 1 Tim.5:14

A good mother ~ a good wife 1 Cor. 7:1-3 - “affection” Prov. 31: trusts her A Good mother & A Good Wife Wrapped in same package

Mary “found favor with God” Lk.1:30 Set good examples for children God entrusted babies to their care

Woman man with a womb ability to have a child co-worker with God

“that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,” Tit. 2:4

“Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.” Col. 3:20 First Teachers Influential Teachers

God ~ Creator = Honor, Love Bible ~ Read to them Church ~ Become a member Morality ~ Right and Wrong Marriage ~ God’s laws Self Control ~ Self Discipline

The Hours is until The work isn’t A mother’s work of teaching never runs out.

Titus 2:5 “homemakers” Prov. 31:27-28 “watches over the ways of her household”

When managed correctly – it is truly a GREAT institution!

Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Morning May 9, 2010