Mom’s Academy of Life

“You are going to wish you had listened to me.”
Ephesians 4:25-31

In Paul's letter to the Ephesians he addresses what the Christian has become in a new relationship with Christ.  His listing gives us the very things that every mother desires in the life of her children.  With graduation the focus of today’s service, let’s consider the course work of Mom’s Academy of Life.

I. Understanding the Value of Truth 101
“If You Are Lying To Me You Will Regret The Day You Were Born.”  v.25a

II. Relationships 201
“Who Made You the Queen of Sheba?”  v.25b, v31

III. Handling Emotions 301
“Stop Crying or I will Give You Something to Cry About.”
v.26-27, v31

Depression = Anger turned inward

Anxiety = The repression of a truth about life

Emotions are barometers of our inner feelings.

IV. Identity Through Responsibility 401
“Don’t Make Me Ask You Again.”  v28a

Responsibilities = identity = self-esteem

V. Philanthropy 501
“Do You Know How Many Children in China Are Starving to Death?”   v.28b

VI. Power of Words 601
“If You Can’t Say Anything Nice, Don’t Say Anything at All!”  v.29

When it comes to your self-worth, listen to those who listen to you.

VII. Spirituality and Daily Living 701
“You Better Hope God Gets to You Before I Do.”  v.30

Even more than I want my children to learn to listen to me and obey, I want them to listen to God.