"Hear, my son, your father's instruction; And do not forsake your mother's teaching; Indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head, And ornaments about your neck." Proverbs 1:8

We have been considering a father teaching his son concerning wisdom, understanding and discernment. Here at the beginning of the Proverbs we see that it is the responsibility for both parents to teach their children.
Most importantly and not to be neglected, they are to instruct them in the way they should go. Scripture tells us, "Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

Today secular culture is bent on capturing our children's attention, manipulating them with things, information, responsibilities and fears, far beyond their age to even understand. Therefore, at the earliest age, we as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, Christian brethren must be in daily prayer for our young ones and be a good example. And how do we do this?

One important way is through our own behavior. Does my conduct, my Christian walk, reflect Christ?

*Do I walk in newness of life?:
" Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life." Romans 6:4

*Do I walk in a way sensitive to the indwelling Holy Spirit?:
"...walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.
For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh..." Galatians 5: 16-17

*Is my walk consistent?:
"...walk in a manor worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Sprit in the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:1-3

*Do I walk in selfless love?:
"Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma." Ephesians 5:1-2

*Do I walk with caution?
"Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise."
Ephesians 5:15

*Is my walk Christ like; does it express Christ?:
"...Whoever keeps His (Jesus) word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him; the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked." 1 John 2:5-6

If our walk is not consistent with our words, how then will our words be perceived by our children and anyone else for that matter? Oh parents, instruct your children in the Word. Pray that through your life and the Word, they will develop the wisdom, understanding and discernment to resist the pull of the secular lifestyle away from our most Holy God. Truly, their lives are dependent on it!

God bless each of you mothers on this your special day! And thank You Lord for each mother you have given us. We bless you Lord and give you all honor and praise for your loving kindness and tender mercies showered on us. Amen