Do Not Forsake Your Mothers Teaching

Mother's Day helps slow us down to appreciate everything our mothers taught us, and remember how they taught us.

Proverbs 1:8-10 & 6:20-23

1. King Solomon stated the purpose of his collected proverbs

- to give wisdom for (godly life) v1:1-6

2. The source of true wisdom is (God)! v1:7

  Wisdom is expressed in

 - your father's (instruction) (commands)

 - your mother's (teaching) (law = torah)

3. All who seek wisdom are exhorted

 - to listen and keep

 - do not (forsake) --> active rejection, or passive neglect

 - bind wisdom upon your heart and fasten it around your neck (1:9, 6:21)

4. The 1st principle for () 1:10

 - if sinners entice you, do not give in to them!

 - learn to make wise choices considering long range (), not just short range ()!

5. There are () of doing life wisely

 - guidance in () - commands are a ()

- watching over in () - teaching isa ()

 - speaking when () - corrections of discipline are the ()

Wisdom will keep you from sin and its tragic consequences!

Compare: Proverbs 3, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

6. Parents have a great opportunity and responsibility - proverbs 22:6

 - mold children's unique character towards God!

 - teach them how to choose the right way!