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YOU AND YOUR MOTHER
MATTHEW 15:4-6; EPHESIANS 6:1-3
Introduction
It says you are to "honor" your father and mother. Since today is Mother’s Day, we are going to focus on the matter of honoring your mother. But most of what I will say also applies to your father. So we could entitle the message “You And Your Parents.”
The word "honor" means to "to prize, that is, fix a valuation upon; to revere or hold in high regard." We don’t treat that which is valuable in just any old way.
The commandment to honor our fathers and mothers is stated first in Exodus 20:12 as part of God’s top 10 commandments (not suggestions) and then the commandment is reiterated, defined more precisely and commented on in different places in the Scripture.
Let me share some of those with you:
Here Are Some Scriptures Which Speak Of Honour:
Exodus 20:12–“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
Deuteronomy 5:16–“Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
Leviticus 19:3–“Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God.”
Proverbs 1:8-9–“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 9For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.”
“Hear” – mean to hear intelligently; often with implication of attention or obedience.
“Forsake not”– means to thrust off or to reject.
Proverbs 23:22-25–“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. 23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. 24The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. 25Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.”
“Hearken”– mean to hear intelligently; often with implication of attention or obedience.
“Despise not”– means don’t disrespect.
Here Are Some Scriptures Which Speak Of Dishonour:
Exodus 21:15–“And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.”
Children should be taught that it is not right to hit their father or their mother.
Hitting your parents is an act of disrespect that God looked at with the greatest disdain!
Parents, you should not tolerate your child hitting you! It is wrong and you should correct it!
Exodus 21:17–“And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.”
Proverbs 20:20–“Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.”
Proverbs 30:11–“There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.”
Although much of the cursing of fathers and mothers today comes from the fact that fathers and mothers are cursing their children and each other, it still doesn’t make it right!
Proverbs 28:24–“Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.”
Proverbs 30:17–“The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.”
“Mocketh” means “to laugh scornfully at” or “to make faces.”
“Despiseth to obey” to “disrespect by disobeying”
How can a person honor his or her father and mother and comply with the commandment of God?
By the way, the verb "honor" in our text is in the present tense, meaning it is to be done at all times, and it is in the imperative mode, that means it is not a mere suggestion but a definite command.
I. PRACTICE THOUGHTFULNESS.
Ephesians 4:32–“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”
This could involve acknowledging special days that involve her such as birthdays, anniversaries, and Mother’s Day. She should be at the top of your to do list.
II. EXPRESS GRATITUDE.
Colossians 3:15–“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”
Thankfulness is something we should express to those we love. When she does something special for you or helps you in some way, don’t forget to be grateful for that which she does for you.
III. LISTEN TO HER WORDS.
When I say “listen to her words,” I’m talking about obeying them.
Obedience is a definite sign of love.
Jesus said in John 14:15–“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
If we love Jesus we will keep His commandments.
One of which is to honor your father and mother.
If we love our mother, we will keep her commandments.
You should listen to her or obey her because it is right.
Ephesians 6:1–“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
In addition, we are to obey because it is well pleasing unto the Lord when we do so.
Colossians 3:20–“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”
PRACTICE THOUGHTFULNESS.
EXPRESS GRATITUDE.
LISTEN TO HER WORDS.
IV. SING HER PRAISES.
Proverbs 31:30–“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
That verse tells me and you that she is to be praised, that is if she is a virtuous woman.
We all have our personal flaws, but a good mother has much to be praised.
V. FOLLOW HER TEACHINGS.
Proverbs 1:8-9–“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 9For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.”
This is especially talking about the teachings from the Word of God.
VI. GET TO KNOW GOD.
Whether your mother knows God or not, get to know God yourself.
1 Chronicles 28:9–“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”
If your mother is saved, there is nothing your mother would like better than for you to know her God in your own life.
If she is a Godly mother, then she wants that for you more than she does riches or fame.
If your mother doesn’t know God, you still bring honor to her as you come to know God.
VII. SEE TO HER CARE. (Matthew 15:5-6)
The Pharisees were trying to absolve themselves from having to take care of their parents.
Most of the time the Dad will die first. Not always, but most of the time.
When that happens, children should make sure their mother is taken care of in every way.
When she is without a husband and grows old, she needs her children then, more than ever before.
Conclusion
Are you bringing honor to your mother (and father)?
Not if you are not saved you’re not!
Not if you are not living for God you’re not!
It doesn’t matter whether they are dead or alive, you still should bring honor to them.
If your Mom and Dad are still alive, how are you treating them?
ARE YOU PRACTICING THOUGHTFULNESS?
ARE YOU EXPRESSING GRATITUDE?
ARE YOU LISTENING TO THEIR WORDS?
ARE YOU SINGING THEIR PRAISES?
ARE YOU FOLLOWING THEIR TEACHINGS?
ARE YOU SEEING TO THEIR CARE?
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