The Cherishing Nurture of a Godly Feminine

Just as children need the presence of the strength and authority of a godly masculine father, so do they need the presence of the cherishing nurture of a godly feminine mother.

Whatever men and women will become, they will be, in part, because of the faithful work of their mother.

That faithful labor is often accomplished through seemingly minor deeds.

For example, children first learn generosity, justice, and equity in how they play with others. A mother is there to ensure they learn it. She teaches them that they need to be willing to share their toys with others but also that they can’t take toys that don’t belong to them.

These small lessons are the seeds that will grow into a moral backbone that won’t be corrupted by riches or bought by bribes.

How many corrupt politicians had good mothers?

Maybe some did and they shame her. But I bet more than a few were indulged by their moms and deprived of such lessons.

Mothers don’t only teach lessons; they also create a nurturing atmosphere.

As the saying goes, men build houses; women make homes.

A house is just a building. It has the potential to become a home.

Making a home is about so much more than just keeping all the rooms clean and tidy. However, that is part of it.

Making a home is about creating a place of warmth, safety, and refreshment.

It’s a place of training and hospitality.

It’s a place where memories are formed, and traditions are passed from generation to generation.

It’s an oasis in a desert world.

There is no place like home because there is no other place that was crafted by your dad and mom solely to nurture and educate you.

Part of the work of motherhood is transforming a house into a home.

In Titus 2, Paul teaches the older men to “encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.”

“Workers at home” is also sometimes translated as “keepers of the home” or homemakers.

Ladies, it’s your special role to be homemakers. Home is where the heart is because that is where we are first loved and cherished by Mom. She holds us close. She kisses our ouchies. She makes us our favorite meal. She sings us to sleep.

Now, this isn’t the attitude most people have about homemaking, is it?

But it is the biblical attitude and it is glorious.

This was adapted from this sermon.