What Makes a Good Mother? Prov. 31:10-31

Mother's Day 2026

Preached at Growing Faith Church, Liberty, NC

May 10, 2026

1. A Good Mother Works Hard to Meet Needs (vv. 13-20)

2. A Good Mother Works Hard to Provide Security (vv. 21-25)

3. A Good Mother Works Hard to Teach Wisdom (vv. 26-27)

4. A Good Mother Works Hard to Bring Honor to Her Family (vv. 11-12, 28-29)

5. A Good Mother Begins by Fearing the Lord (vv. 30-31)

Proverbs 31 offers timeless wisdom about excellent motherhood. The Proverbs 31 woman demonstrates four key qualities: working hard to meet family needs, providing security through faith and preparation, teaching wisdom with kindness, and bringing honor to her household. These qualities all flow from the foundation of fearing the Lord - living in reverent awe of God while trusting His goodness. True motherhood isn't about perfection or comparison with others, but about building a life on the right relationship with God and finding worth in His approval and family well-being.