What is a noble character of a mother?

NOBLE: possessing a high moral character ( courage, generosity, honor) or belonging to a high social rank/aristocracy.

CHARACTER: the aggregate of mental, moral, and ethical traits that define an individual, often representing their reputation or core nature.

Now let’s see what Proverbs 31 says what define a noble character of a mother.

Proverbs 31:10 says, “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” Now that’s a good quality in a woman to find.

Verse 11 says, “Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.” Do you have full confidence in your wife and/or mother?

Verse 12 says, “She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.” Does she bring good things to you and your kids?

Verse 13 says, “She selects wool and flax, and works with eager hands.” Verse 14, “She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar” Verse 15 says, “She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.” Verse 16 says, ” She considers a field and buy it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.” Verse 17 says, ” She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.” Verse 18 says, “She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.” Verse 19 says, “In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.” Verse 20 says, “She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.” Verse 21 says, “When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.”

My mother cared more for her family than she did herself. She would get up early to prepare a feast for the holidays and get together; plus work outside of the home. She worked hard for the money bringing home the bacon and fry it as well. Some days, I don’t know how she did it. Whenever someone came over to visit, she would always invite to sit down for a meal with the family. She would always check to make sure that dad was still breathing to make sure that he is still alive.

Verse 22 says, ” She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.”

VAIN: having excessive pride in one’s own appearance or achievements.

VANITY: excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance, achievements, or abilities

My mother was not a vain person. She didn’t wear much makeup or jewelry. She never tried to make herself out to be better than someone else. She was a NATURARAL WOMAN.

Verse 23 says, “Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.”

Anyone who knew my mother loved and respected her in the community. They may not cared much for my dad, but they enjoyed being with my mother. She had more friends than he did. When she was in a nursing home before she passed away, he would be there not only for her company but for the company she kept from those who came to visit her. She had more people showed up for her funeral than he had for his funeral. That was how she was loved by others.

Verse 24 says, “She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.” Verse 25 says, “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” Verse 26 says, “She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” Verse 27 says, “She watches over her affairs of her household and does not eat the bread if idleness.” Verse 28 says, “Her children arise and call her blessed; and her husband also praises her.”

COURAGEOUS: brave, bold, and able to face danger, pain, or difficult situations resolutely.

Jochebed was a courageous mother of Moses, who risked her life to save Moses.

My mother was also a courageous mother as well. She chose to raised me as a single mother for the first 5 years of my life during the time when it wasn’t appropriate for single mothers. Churches frowned upon single mothers even in the ’60’s. Earlier in the century any woman who had a child out of wedlock was to give them up for an adoption. My step-dad’s real mother gave him up for adoption to be raised by another member of the family. Before my grandmother married my grandfather, she was pregnant with her ex’s son. My grandfather married her and raised my Uncle as his own. My mother was engaged to my real father but never married him. She raised me herself with the help of my grandmother, who lived with us. Even though I was an only child for my first 5 years of my life, I was never an only child, because I was raised with my cousins.

When Dan Quale went after single mothers and Murphey Brown, to me that was the downfall of President George Bush Sr. I was not happy with Dan Quale when he said having a child out of wedlock is a mockery of fatherhood and a poor lifestyle choice. Being a child of a single mother didn’t sit right with me.

Christian parenting takes courage. Society will draw our children away from the godly values that we want to instill in them. That is why a mother’s job is never-ending. This is why Proverbs 31 beginning at verse 10 describes the noble character of a mother. This is why we celebrate mothers on this Mother’s Day. So Happy Mother’s Day to all mother out there. You are of noble character. You are courageous for all you do for your family.

The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom. I take my hats off to all mothers out there. They holds a major job when it comes to raising their children and teaching them what is right.

I missed my mother and grandmother. I will always remember what my mother did for me and my family. Like my mother does, some say I have my mother’s eyes. I say that I have my mother’s toes. I may be like my step dad and my real father; but I’m also like my mother as well.

To those who can spend time with your mother and give them lots of hugs, kisses and love for what they did for you on Mother’s Day and everyday. When you don’t have your mother around anymore, you’ll truly miss her like I missed my mother and grandmother.

Happy Mother’s Day!!! to all mothers out there. You are courageous and of noble character. It doesn’t matter if you’re a single mother or not.