1. “He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”
The Family Farmer
“He who sows bountifully
will also reap bountifully.”
2 Cor. 9:6

2. More wondrous still...
Mom is the primary nurturer who plants the seeds and tends the growth...

3. “My son, observe the commandment of your father And do not forsake the teaching of your mother; 21 Bind them continually on your heart; Tie them around your neck. 22 When you walk about, they will guide you; When you sleep, they will watch over you; & when you awake, they will talk to you. 23 For the commandment is a lamp & the teaching is light; And reproofs for discipline are the way of life.” Proverbs 6:20-23

4. The results of such seeds being sown?
“To know wisdom & instruction, to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, & equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple, know-ledge & discretion to the youth. 5 Let the wise hear & increase in learning, & the one who understands obtain guidance.” Proverbs 1:1-5

5. “He who sows righteousness gets a true reward.” Prov. 11:18
A marvelous reward!
“I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4
“He who sows righteousness gets a true reward.” Prov. 11:18

6. Proverbs – Mom’s Seed Catalog
1. avoiding fools & foolish behavior; 2. communication; 3. value of hard, honest work & detrimental effects of laziness; 4. the proper way to handle anger; 5. getting along with others; 6. wealth, poverty, & giving;

7. up
Proverbs 22:6: "Train up a child in the way he should go: & when he is old, he will not depart from it."

8. FOUR BASIC PRINCIPLES OF POSITIVE PARENTING
Seed 1 - Godly Mothers give clear & complete INSTRUCTIONS.
Prov. 1:2-3 - “To know wisdom & instruction, to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, & equity;”

9. Positive results they can expect out of good behavior:
Like self-respect respect of others good health sound relationships the blessing of God etc.
Instruction

10. & Negative results of bad behavior
that robs them of Joy Peace Prosperity etc.
Instruction

11. Godly moms make sure they UNDERSTAND what they are telling them.
And always follow through!
Instruction

12. Insight Instruction Seed 2 - Godly Moms Give Their Children INSIGHT
How can she give the seed of INSTRUCTION so that it is more likely to be followed?
Seed 2 - Godly Moms Give Their Children INSIGHT
Prov. 1:4-6 - To give prudence to the naive, To the youth knowledge & discretion, 5  A wise man will hear & increase in learning, & a man of under-standing will acquire wise counsel, 6  To understand a proverb & a figure, The words of the wise & their riddles.
Instruction
Insight

13. "'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, & WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, & WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' 38 This is the great & foremost commandment. 39  The second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' 40  On these two commandments depend the whole Law & the Prophets." - Matt. 22:37-40
Instruction
Insight

14. FOUR BASIC PRINCIPLES OF POSITIVE PARENTING
Seed 3 - Godly Mothers influence children by how they LIVE.
Prov. 1:7-8 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom & instruction. 8  Hear, my son, your father's instruction & do not forsake your mother's teaching;
Instruction. Insight. Influence.

15. Seed 4 – Godly Moms Instill INTEGRITY In Their children.
Prov. 1:9 – “Indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head And ornaments about your neck.”
Instruction. Insight. Influence. Integrity.

16. The Family Farmer follows the good example:
"The One who sows the good seed is the Son of Man,” - Matt 13:37 “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.” - I Cor. 3:6 Mom plants the seeds... & prays!