Mothers Make a Difference

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Good or Bad, Mothers Make a Difference

• Today, our Nation celebrates Mothers Day.
• It is not only appropriate to recognize our
  mothers but to appreciate the significance of
  their role in raising our children.
• It is significant because mothers both good
  and bad make a difference in the lives of their
  children.

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Her Affect on Her Children

• NOTE Everyone must be responsible for their own
  actions.
• Clearly, her parenting (like a father) influences
  the character of her children.

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Her Influence

• Hephzibah Manassehs mother. 2 Ki. 21
• Her son became king when he was 12.
• Undoubtedly, parenting Manasseh at home during
  his formative years would shape at the least
  his initial leadership as king. V. 1-2
• NOTE She might have relinquished her
  responsibility of parenting to her servantsbut
  she is still responsible for the raising of her
  son.

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Her Own Behavior

• If Mephzibahs poor parenting seems a bit
  harsh, Athaliah (daughter of Ahab/Jezebel and
  mother of Ahaziah) had an undeniable direct
  affect on her son to do evil. 2 Chron. 222-3, 10

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Her Decisions

• Many Moms can be misunderstood and even judged
  by others but their love for the Lord and
  children can make for GREAT decisions that affect
  her childrens lives.
• Such was the case of Hannah who decided to give
  her son to the Lord. 1 Sam. 120-22

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When Mothers Fulfill Their God-Given Role

• Listen to them. Prov. 18
• Honor and Praise them. Prov. 3128, 30
• Ultimately, give glory and thanksgiving to God
  for them!