Her children rise up and call her blessed
Text: Proverbs 31
13 May 2007
(I) IN PRAISE OF GOOD MOTHERS
1. Children
“Her children rise up and call her blessed…” Proverbs 31:28a
2. Husband
“…Her husband also, and he praises her” Proverbs 31:28b
3. Her works
“…And let her own works praise her in the gates.” Proverbs 31:31
(II) IN APPROPRIATE APPRECIATION
1. Of her contribution to the welfare of the household (Proverbs 31:10-27)
“She watches over the ways of her household,And does not eat the bread of idleness.” Proverbs 31:27
2. Of her concern for the poor and needy
“She extends her hand to the poor,Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.” Proverbs 31:20
3. Of her personal stature
“She opens her mouth with wisdom,And on her tongue is the law of kindness.” Proverbs 31:26
(III) A GREAT CHALLENGE TO ALL MOTHERS
1. To recognize the challenges found in the role of a mother
2. To rise to the challenge of being a good mother
3. To win the praise of all by the virtues she displays
a) Strength (Proverbs 31:17)
b) Honour (Proverbs 31:25)
c) Fear of the Lord (Proverbs 31:30)
“…her worth is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10b