Honoring God by Honoring Wives and Mothers

We are taught in the book of Proverbs that 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge' (1:7) and wisdom (9:10) and the end thereof is virtue (2:5f), honor (22:4), and life (14:27; 19:23). In Proverbs 31, we behold the glorious beauty of the outworking of that godly fear in the life of a wife and mother. As husbands, sons and daughters we are also challenged by this passage to exhibit such godly virtues and love as is found in the book of Proverbs in order to honor, encourage, and strengthen those women in our lives that God has so gracious given to us.

I. It is vitally important to trust her (v. 11)

II. It is vitally important to be worthy of respect (v. 23)

III. It is vitally important to praise her (v. 28-31)