“Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10

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What is the Worth of a Mother ?

I. Managers of the Home Prov. 31: She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her:

“Therefore I desire that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully.” 1 Tim.5:14 “homemakers” Tit.2:5

 Prov.31:21-28  Has priorities in order  Family comes first  Compliments her husband

II. Models of Obedience “Submit yourselves therefore to God.” James 4:7a

“Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands;” 1 Pet. 3:1

“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.” Luke 1:38

III. Teachers of Good “My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother.” Prov.1:8

“The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.” Prov. 31:1 She taught her son She taught her son... Prov. 31:3-9 Avoid worldly living

 Jochebed – Mother of Moses  Hannah – Mother of Samuel  Eunice and Lois – Mother and Grandmother of Timothy

IV. Respected & Honored “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” Prov. 31:28

'Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and keep My Sabbaths: I am the LORD your God.” Lev. 19:3 Respect – worthy of great honor

“Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her who bore you rejoice.” Prov.23:25 "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with promise:” Eph. 6:2

“He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.” Prov.19:26

“Whoever curses his father or his mother, His lamp will be put out in deep darkness.” Prov.20:20

“Like mother, like daughter!” Ezekiel 16:44

For her worth is far above rubies.

Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Morning May 10, 2009