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Thank God for godly Mothers!

Proverbs 6:20-22

INTRODUCTION: Mother’s Wisdom is Priceless!

  1. COUNSEL by godly Mothers (vs.20, “My son, keep your father’s command, and do not forsake the law of your mother.” [NKJV]). Cf. Prov. 4:6-7; 15:20; 23:25. This verse instructs children to listen and obey the counsel of godly parents, especially mothers (cf. Eph. 6:1-3). Children blessed with godly parents will be advised based on the Word of God and the God of the Word!

  2. CONNECTION to godly Mothers (vs.21, “Bind them continually upon your heart; tie them around your neck.” [NKJV]). Cf. Prov. 1:8-9. Binding godly counsel on our heart means to meditate upon it and assimilate it into our actions. We must connect to godly counsel! We must weave (“tie”) godly counsel into the fabric of our life.

  3. COURSE of godly Mothers (vs.22, “When you roam, they will lead you; when you sleep, they will keep you; and when you awake, they will speak with you.” [NKJV]). Cf. Deut. 11:18-21

    1. LEAD—Psalm 119:105. We do not know where to step without godly guidance from God’s Word and God’s people (Jer. 10:23).

    2. KEEP—Phil. 4:6-9. The peace of God guards us and the God of peace guides us.

    3. TEACH—Deut. 6:4-9. God’s Word must be so central to family that they naturally talk about Him while engaged in all activity.

-Mark N. Posey




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