"A Mother's Influence" (Example of Eunice & Lois)
* Intro: Motherhood looked down upon by society as a vocation; Lord honors it as a sacred calling
* Mothers & grandmothers can be disciple-makers
* Instill respect for Scripture {2Tim3:15}
- Deut6:4-7: teach [children] diligently
- Never too early or late to instill love of Word
* Instill authentic faith {2Tim1:5}
- Lord has no grandchildren -- faith not hereditary
- Sincere = sans hypocrisy
- Even sans father figure, mothers have clear role in shaping faith of young ones
- Authentic faith can't be had w/o fervent prayer (see mother of John Mark or Mary, mother of God)
* Instill desire to serve God {Acts16:1-3}
- Result of home-life influence? Timmy disciple w/ good rep and servant heart {Phil2:19-23}
- Respect for Scripture and authentic faith can lead to desire to serve
* Application
- Moms should be encouraged, even in moments of failure -- Lord's power can be seen in your weakness
- Spend time w/ God -- cannot neglect own walk in looking after others' walks
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