Imparting wisdom to your children

Explanation: Paul is explaining to the church members how much love and compassion he has for them. To emphasize his words, he gives them the word picture of a nursing mother with her own children. The mother is gentle and careful and full of love.

Illustrate: As a pastor visiting in the hospital after the birth of a child, and seeing the moms interacting with the baby. The love and compassion is highlighted in their facial expressions.

Argument: The love and care for the children never ends for the wise mother. She continues to love and care for her children throughout their lives. She understands that parenting is a process, and she is committed to the long haul. The wise mother willingly sacrifices her time to love an care for her children.

Application: Thank your mother for the love and care you have received from her. Young people, if you go to school with clean clothes, brushed teeth, food in your belly, and your homework completed, take time to thank your mother.

A Wise mother disciplines her children ()

Explanation: Enforcing discipline on children is one of the most difficult arenas for parents to handle, especially in a consistent manner over the long haul. It is not made easier by the modern American view that sees any type of corporeal punishment as child abuse. Disciplining your child in public can get you reported

The difficulties presented, however, do not release godly parents from their role as disciplinarians. While the father is to be involved as the head of the home, the mother has a large part to play in this area. Enforcing rules, stopping bad behavior, and punishing disobedience are all actions that moms are to handle. Wise moms will deal with issues instead of making dad the bad guy by saying, “wait until your dad comes home.”

Illustrate: my mother had one shoe that was worn down way more than the other one. She wore the slip on kind, and she slipped it off fast when my brother and I were acting up.

Argument: Discipline is part and parcel of love. If you truly love your children you will bring consistent and fair discipline. Giving in and letting the kids do whatever they want whenever they want is not real love, and is actually harmful. Love has limits in the area of behavior.

Application: A wise mother, in partnership with the father, will set and enforce age-appropriate guidelines. The Bible teaches that children are responsible for abiding by the rules of parents until they move out on their own. Parents are the ones who will be held accountable for our stewardship, not the child. Parents do not have to justify or explain all their decisions to the children. It is not a co-op with all members having equal privileges! Do not let the tail wag the dog!

A wise mother teaches her children ()

Explanation: As the primary caregiver the mother has the best position for teaching the children. Moms teach children how to brush their teeth, how to wash their hands, how to tie their shoes, and so many other things. Moms teach colors, animal names, and ABC’s. Moms snuggle up with their kids and read books with them

Illustrate: Many pictures we have of the boys and Meredith when they were little show Ange reading books to them. One of Luke’s favorites was about a pumpkin named Jacko. Ange must have read that book to him hundreds of times - the book literally fell apart

Argument: The early years are formative and they go by quickly. As parents we can make a huge impact on how successful are children become. Providing the basic structure and modeling a love for learning is crucial. This time is too important to delegate our children to screens, whether TV, tablet, or phone. Technology is ubiquitous, but a wise mother will limit screen time.

Application: Be your child’s primary teacher; do not pass this to others. Model the truths that you teach

A Wise mother passes on a legacy of faith (1:5)

Explanation: In his letter to Timothy, the Apostle Paul is encouraging Timothy to grow in his role as a man of faith and as a young pastor. Paul references the faith heritage Timothy has received from his mother and his grandmother. Paul considers the personal faith and prayers of these two women to have played a role in Timothy’s spiritual formation. We should never underestimate the power of a praying parent.

Illustrate: Susanna bore between seventeen and nineteen children; ten survived. The frequent absences of her husband on church business left the management of the household in her hands. Through it all she remained a steadfast Christian who taught not only through the Scriptures, but through her own example of daily trust in God. She once wrote: We must know God experientially for unless the heart perceive and know Him to be to be the supreme good, her only happiness, unless the soul feel and acknowledge that she can have no repose, no peace, no joy, but in loving and being loved by Him (Christianity.com)

Argument: As you teach your child about bicycles, and reading, and the importance of being kind, sharing with others, telling the truth, how to talk with adults, and how to take care of a home, do not neglect to intentionally teach about the spiritual. Weave biblical faith in reading books about animals by teaching your child about the God who created the animals. When you eat a meal as a family, teach the importance of giving thanks.

Application: Life is short and eternity is forever. While no parent has the power or the ability to provide salvation for a child, we can be guilty of putting unnecessary stumbling blocks in their way. Live your faith at home; practice what you teach, and allow your children to see and experience your faith in the community of faith known as the local church

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