The Influence of Mother n There are not many words in the human experience that produces such emotion as: “Mother.”

The Influence of MotherThe Influence of Mother

There are not many words in the human There are not many words in the human experience that produces such emotion as: experience that produces such emotion as: “Mother.”“Mother.”


There are not many words in the human There are not many words in the human experience that produces such emotion as: experience that produces such emotion as: “Mother.”“Mother.”

This is no accident as God’s will has placed This is no accident as God’s will has placed mothers in a major role in shaping the mothers in a major role in shaping the character and the spirit of every child. character and the spirit of every child. (Titus 2:4-5)(Titus 2:4-5)


Titus 2:4-5 (NKJV)Titus 2:4-5 (NKJV) - that they admonish - that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.blasphemed.


While our evil society has tried mightily to While our evil society has tried mightily to diminish this role, are you not glad that you diminish this role, are you not glad that you had a mother who was willing to put you had a mother who was willing to put you welfare above her own?welfare above her own?


To a great extent our choice to serve God To a great extent our choice to serve God was greatly influenced by mother.was greatly influenced by mother.


To a great extent our choice to serve God To a great extent our choice to serve God was greatly influenced by mother.was greatly influenced by mother.

We need to be reminded however of the We need to be reminded however of the powerful role God has given mothers, lest powerful role God has given mothers, lest we give in to the pressures of society to we give in to the pressures of society to sacrifice our children for “success.”sacrifice our children for “success.”


To a great extent our choice to serve God was To a great extent our choice to serve God was greatly influenced by mother.greatly influenced by mother.

We need to be reminded however of the We need to be reminded however of the powerful role God has given mothers, lest powerful role God has given mothers, lest we give in to the pressures of society to sacrifice we give in to the pressures of society to sacrifice our children for “success.”our children for “success.”

In history and in current times we hear of In history and in current times we hear of mothers who sacrificed their children to the idols mothers who sacrificed their children to the idols of the age. of the age. (Lev 18:21; Deut 18:10)(Lev 18:21; Deut 18:10)


Leviticus 18:21 (NKJV)Leviticus 18:21 (NKJV) - And you shall - And you shall not let any of your descendants pass not let any of your descendants pass through through the firethe fire to Molech, nor shall you to Molech, nor shall you profane the name of your God: I profane the name of your God: I amam the the LORD. LORD.


Deuteronomy 18:10 (NKJV)Deuteronomy 18:10 (NKJV) - There shall - There shall not be found among you not be found among you anyoneanyone who makes who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or oneor one who practices witchcraft, who practices witchcraft, oror a a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer,a sorcerer,


On the other hand if our homes are what On the other hand if our homes are what they should be, we can have an influence they should be, we can have an influence that society cannot erase.that society cannot erase.

The Power of MotherThe Power of Mother

In the instilling of faith in the living God. In the instilling of faith in the living God. (2 Tim 1:5)(2 Tim 1:5)


2 Timothy 1:5 (NKJV)2 Timothy 1:5 (NKJV) - when I call to - when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.persuaded is in you also.


This is not an easy process. It takes This is not an easy process. It takes determination.determination.


Many mothers have little support from the Many mothers have little support from the fathers. This is wrong.fathers. This is wrong.


Many mothers have little support from the Many mothers have little support from the fathers. This is wrong.fathers. This is wrong.

What a blessing when she succeeds! What a blessing when she succeeds! (Prov 31:28-29)(Prov 31:28-29)


Proverbs 31:28-29 (NKJV)Proverbs 31:28-29 (NKJV) - Her children - Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also,also, and he praises her: 29 “Many and he praises her: 29 “Many daughters have done well, But you excel daughters have done well, But you excel them all.”them all.”


The care and tenderness of a mother reflects The care and tenderness of a mother reflects the wisdom of God in molding lives. the wisdom of God in molding lives. (1 Thess 2:7-8; Isa 66:13)(1 Thess 2:7-8; Isa 66:13)


1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 (NKJV)1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 (NKJV) - But we - But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing were gentle among you, just as a nursing mothermother cherishes her own children. 8 So, cherishes her own children. 8 So, affectionately longing for you, we were affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. because you had become dear to us.


Isaiah 66:13 (NKJV)Isaiah 66:13 (NKJV) - As one whom his - As one whom his mother comforts, So I will comfort you; mother comforts, So I will comfort you; And you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”And you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”


ThereThere is a sense of security and well being is a sense of security and well being that comes from the care of mother. that comes from the care of mother.


ThereThere is a sense of security and well being is a sense of security and well being that comes from the care of mother. that comes from the care of mother.

So many today ask: “Who will care?” So many today ask: “Who will care?” (Prov 4:3)(Prov 4:3)


Proverbs 4:3 (NKJV)Proverbs 4:3 (NKJV) - When I was my - When I was my father’s son, Tender and the only one in the father’s son, Tender and the only one in the sight of my mother,sight of my mother,


This security will be with us all of our lives.This security will be with us all of our lives.


This security will be with us all of our lives.This security will be with us all of our lives. Can you still hear the voice of your mother Can you still hear the voice of your mother

in the many things that you do? in the many things that you do? (Prov 6:20-22)(Prov 6:20-22)


Proverbs 6:20-22 (NKJV) Proverbs 6:20-22 (NKJV) - My son, keep - My son, keep your father’s command, And do not forsake your father’s command, And do not forsake the law of your mother. 21 Bind them the law of your mother. 21 Bind them continually upon your heart; Tie them continually upon your heart; Tie them around your neck. 22 When you roam, they around your neck. 22 When you roam, they will lead you; will lead you; When you sleep, they will When you sleep, they will keep you; And keep you; And whenwhen you awake, they will you awake, they will speak with you.speak with you.


In the teaching about everything from In the teaching about everything from school to dating! school to dating! (Prov 1:8, 31:1)(Prov 1:8, 31:1)


Proverbs 1:8 (NKJV)Proverbs 1:8 (NKJV) - My son, hear the - My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother;forsake the law of your mother;


Proverbs 31:1 (NKJV)Proverbs 31:1 (NKJV) -The words of -The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him:mother taught him:


Mother has the opportunity to introduce you Mother has the opportunity to introduce you to the issues of life.to the issues of life.


Mother has the opportunity to introduce you Mother has the opportunity to introduce you to the issues of life.to the issues of life.

Are you not thankful that your mother had Are you not thankful that your mother had the time to be there for you?the time to be there for you?


In the atmosphere in the home.In the atmosphere in the home.


In the atmosphere in the home.In the atmosphere in the home. There are some homes that mold angry, There are some homes that mold angry,

resentful excuse filled people.resentful excuse filled people.


In the atmosphere in the home.In the atmosphere in the home. There are some homes that mold angry, There are some homes that mold angry,

resentful excuse filled people.resentful excuse filled people. There are other homes that build those who There are other homes that build those who

see God’s grace and can calmly see their see God’s grace and can calmly see their own faults as well as others. They know own faults as well as others. They know God’s grace. God’s grace. (Eph 4:31-32)(Eph 4:31-32)


Ephesians 4:31-32 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:31-32 (NKJV) - Let all - Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.as God in Christ forgave you.


In giving us support as adults!In giving us support as adults!


In giving us support as adults!In giving us support as adults! The mother of Zebedee’s sons asked for the The mother of Zebedee’s sons asked for the

wrong thing! wrong thing! (Matt 20:20-23)(Matt 20:20-23)


Matthew 20:20-23 (NKJV)Matthew 20:20-23 (NKJV) - Then - Then the the mother of Zebedee’s sonsmother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him. 21 And He said to something from Him. 21 And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the one on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.”left, in Your kingdom.”


22 But Jesus answered and said, “You do 22 But Jesus answered and said, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They said to Him, “We are baptized with?” They said to Him, “We are able.” able.”


23 So He said to them, “You will indeed 23 So He said to them, “You will indeed drink My cup, and be baptized with the drink My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but Mine to give, but it is for thoseit is for those for whom it for whom it is prepared by My Father.”is prepared by My Father.”


Do you remember the Bear Bryant Do you remember the Bear Bryant commercial for Bell South years ago?commercial for Bell South years ago?

The Trails of MotherThe Trails of Mother

In her concern for the welfare of her child. In her concern for the welfare of her child. (1 Sam 2:19; Luke 2:48-51)(1 Sam 2:19; Luke 2:48-51)


1 Samuel 2:19 (NKJV)1 Samuel 2:19 (NKJV) 19Moreover his 19Moreover his mother used to make him a little robe, and mother used to make him a little robe, and bring bring itit to him year by year when she came to him year by year when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice. sacrifice.


Luke 2:48-51 (NKJV)Luke 2:48-51 (NKJV) - So when they saw - So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.” 49 And He said to them, “Why did anxiously.” 49 And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” 50 But they did about My Father’s business?” 50 But they did not understand the statement which He spoke not understand the statement which He spoke to them.to them.


51Then He went down with them and came 51Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart.His mother kept all these things in her heart.


How many times did mother warn of the How many times did mother warn of the dangers in a certain matter?dangers in a certain matter?



Mothers have had to endure the scorn of Mothers have had to endure the scorn of teenagers who say “You do not trust me!”teenagers who say “You do not trust me!”



Mothers have had to endure the scorn of Mothers have had to endure the scorn of teenagers who say “You do not trust me!”teenagers who say “You do not trust me!”

Today those same words are in my heart Today those same words are in my heart and they have spared me untold pain.and they have spared me untold pain.


In her work that never ends. In her work that never ends. (Prov 31)(Prov 31)


In her work that never ends. In her work that never ends. (Prov 31)(Prov 31) In the pain of seeing a child leave God. In the pain of seeing a child leave God.

(Prov 29:15)(Prov 29:15)


Proverbs 29:15 (NKJV)Proverbs 29:15 (NKJV) - The rod and - The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to to himselfhimself brings shame to his mother. brings shame to his mother.

Jesus’ Care for His MotherJesus’ Care for His Mother

Jesus did not forget His mother when the Jesus did not forget His mother when the sword of Simeon's prophecy pierced her sword of Simeon's prophecy pierced her soul . soul . (Luke 2:35)(Luke 2:35)


Luke 2:35 (NKJV)Luke 2:35 (NKJV) - (yes, a sword will - (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”


Jesus had no material wealth to give her. Jesus had no material wealth to give her. (John 19:26-27)(John 19:26-27)


John 19:26-27 (NKJV)John 19:26-27 (NKJV) - When Jesus - When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” 27 mother, “Woman, behold your son!” 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own took her to his own home.home.


He left her something more precious - He left her something more precious - someone to provide her with loving and someone to provide her with loving and sympathetic care .sympathetic care .


How often are aging parents denied this How often are aging parents denied this simple want by their child?simple want by their child?



Mary was committed to John shortly before Mary was committed to John shortly before the darkness covered the land. the darkness covered the land.




She could still clearly see the living face of She could still clearly see the living face of her son.her son.




She could still clearly see the living face of She could still clearly see the living face of her son.her son.

She suffered with Jesus to the end. This is She suffered with Jesus to the end. This is the place of mother.the place of mother.


John understood the Lord's words and took John understood the Lord's words and took Mary to his own home.Mary to his own home.



This important work cannot be discounted This important work cannot be discounted as a factor of his long life .as a factor of his long life .



This important work cannot be discounted This important work cannot be discounted as a factor of his long life .as a factor of his long life .

Jesus and John were close. Jesus and John were close. (John 13:23)(John 13:23)


John 13:23 (NKJV)John 13:23 (NKJV) - Now there was - Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.disciples, whom Jesus loved.


Why John? He possessed the qualities Why John? He possessed the qualities Jesus wanted in one to look after Mary.Jesus wanted in one to look after Mary.


Why John? He possessed the qualities Why John? He possessed the qualities Jesus wanted in one to look after Mary.Jesus wanted in one to look after Mary.

Are we like Jesus in the care of our parents? Are we like Jesus in the care of our parents? (Eph. 6:3)(Eph. 6:3)


Ephesians 6:3 (NKJV)Ephesians 6:3 (NKJV) 3 3“that it may be “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the well with you and you may live long on the earth.”earth.”

How to Support MotherHow to Support Mother

Every Christian must give their parents Every Christian must give their parents support. support. (Matt 15:4-9; Prov 23:22)(Matt 15:4-9; Prov 23:22)


Matthew 15:4-9 (NKJV)Matthew 15:4-9 (NKJV) - For God - For God commanded, saying, commanded, saying, ‘Honor your father and your ‘Honor your father and your mother’mother’; and, ; and, ‘He who curses father or mother, ‘He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.’let him be put to death.’ 5 But you say, ‘Whoever 5 But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or mother, “Whatever profit you says to his father or mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me might have received from me isis a gift a gift to Godto God”—”—6then he need not honor his father or mother.’ 6then he need not honor his father or mother.’ Thus you have made the commandment of God of Thus you have made the commandment of God of no effect by your tradition.no effect by your tradition.


7 Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy 7 Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: 8about you, saying: 8 ‘These‘These peoplepeople draw draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me withwith their lips, But their heart is far from their lips, But their heart is far from Me. Me. 9 9 And in vain they worship Me, And in vain they worship Me, TeachingTeaching as doctrines the commandments as doctrines the commandments of men.’”of men.’”


Proverbs 23:22 (NKJV)Proverbs 23:22 (NKJV) - Listen to your - Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.your mother when she is old.


““Not until I became a mother did I understand Not until I became a mother did I understand how much my mother had sacrificed for me. how much my mother had sacrificed for me. Not until I became a mother did I feel how Not until I became a mother did I feel how hurt my mother was when I disobeyed. Not hurt my mother was when I disobeyed. Not until I became a mother did I know how proud until I became a mother did I know how proud my mother was when I achieved. Not until I my mother was when I achieved. Not until I became a mother did I realize how much my became a mother did I realize how much my mother loves me.”mother loves me.”


This generation does not do this. This generation does not do this. (Prov 30:10-14)(Prov 30:10-14)


Proverbs 30:10-14 (NKJV)Proverbs 30:10-14 (NKJV) - Do not malign a - Do not malign a servant to his master, Lest he curse you, and servant to his master, Lest he curse you, and you be found guilty. 11 you be found guilty. 11 There isThere is a generation a generation thatthat curses its father, And does not bless its curses its father, And does not bless its mother. 12 mother. 12 There isThere is a generation a generation that isthat is pure in pure in its own eyes, its own eyes, YetYet is not washed from its is not washed from its filthiness. 13 filthiness. 13 There isThere is a generation—oh, how a generation—oh, how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up.up.


1414 There isThere is a generation whose teeth a generation whose teeth are are likelike swords, And whose fangs swords, And whose fangs are likeare like knives, To devour the poor from off the knives, To devour the poor from off the earth, And the needy from earth, And the needy from amongamong men. men.


King David protected his parents in their King David protected his parents in their old age.old age. (1 Sam 22:3-4) (1 Sam 22:3-4)


1 Samuel 22:3-4 (NKJV)1 Samuel 22:3-4 (NKJV) - Then David - Then David went from there to Mizpah of Moab; and he went from there to Mizpah of Moab; and he said to the king of Moab, “Please let my said to the king of Moab, “Please let my father and mother come here with you, till I father and mother come here with you, till I know what God will do for me.” 4 So he know what God will do for me.” 4 So he brought them before the king of Moab, and brought them before the king of Moab, and they dwelt with him all the time that David they dwelt with him all the time that David was in the stronghold.was in the stronghold.


In other mothers giving their supportIn other mothers giving their support . . (Titus 2:4-5)(Titus 2:4-5)


Titus 2:4-5 (NKJV)Titus 2:4-5 (NKJV) - that they admonish - that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.blasphemed.


You must stand for the truth of God over You must stand for the truth of God over her wishes. her wishes. (Psa 27:10; Mt 10:37-38)(Psa 27:10; Mt 10:37-38)


Psalm 27:10 (NKJV)Psalm 27:10 (NKJV) - When my father - When my father and my mother forsake me, Then the LORD and my mother forsake me, Then the LORD will take care of me.will take care of me.


Matthew 10:37-38 (NKJV)Matthew 10:37-38 (NKJV) - He who - He who loves father or mother more than Me is not loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. 38 And he who does not take his cross Me. 38 And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.


Christians are our family as well. Some Christians are our family as well. Some have lost their mothers because of their have lost their mothers because of their hostility to the gospel. hostility to the gospel. (Mark 10:29-30)(Mark 10:29-30)


Mark 10:29-30 (NKJV)Mark 10:29-30 (NKJV) - So Jesus answered - So Jesus answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel’s, 30 who shall not for My sake and the gospel’s, 30 who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time—receive a hundredfold now in this time—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions—and and children and lands, with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.in the age to come, eternal life.


It may be your influence that saves your It may be your influence that saves your mother! What will your mother think of mother! What will your mother think of you in eternity?you in eternity?



Where are we placing our values?Where are we placing our values?



Where are we placing our values?Where are we placing our values? In the end of life we will not be thinking In the end of life we will not be thinking

about all the things we are leaving behind. about all the things we are leaving behind.



Where are we placing our values?Where are we placing our values? In the end of life we will not be thinking In the end of life we will not be thinking

about all the things we are leaving behind. about all the things we are leaving behind. We need now to place our efforts upon what We need now to place our efforts upon what

is really important. is really important. (Rom 12:1-2)(Rom 12:1-2)


Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV)Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV) - I beseech you - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, holy, acceptable to God, which iswhich is your your reasonable service. 2 And do not be reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what prove what isis that good and acceptable and that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.perfect will of God.


““Satisfaction comes from having a lasting, Satisfaction comes from having a lasting, positive impact on the lives of others. positive impact on the lives of others. Nobody on earth even comes close to a Nobody on earth even comes close to a mother for having the potential for that kind mother for having the potential for that kind of influence.”of influence.”


““Satisfaction comes from having a lasting, Satisfaction comes from having a lasting, positive impact on the lives of others. positive impact on the lives of others. Nobody on earth even comes close to a Nobody on earth even comes close to a mother for having the potential for that kind mother for having the potential for that kind of influence.”of influence.”

There are some things you will never regret.There are some things you will never regret.


““Satisfaction comes from having a lasting, Satisfaction comes from having a lasting, positive impact on the lives of others. Nobody positive impact on the lives of others. Nobody on earth even comes close to a mother for on earth even comes close to a mother for having the potential for that kind of influence.”having the potential for that kind of influence.”

There are some things you will never regret.There are some things you will never regret. Where is your mother now? What kind of Where is your mother now? What kind of

home do you have? Are you preparing for home do you have? Are you preparing for eternity?eternity?

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The Influence of Mother n There are not many words in the human experience that produces such emotion as: “Mother.”