I. A child should recall God's judgment upon the one who does not honor his mother. (Prov. 20:20; 30:17)
II. A child should stive to live wisely. (Prov. 10:1; 15:20; 19:26; 23:24-25)
A. A child can cause his mother to rejoice by living a godly life.
B. A child can cause his mother's heart to break by living an ungodly life.
III. A child should care for his mother when she is old. (Prov. 23:22; 1 Tim. 5:3-8)
IV. A child should bless his or her mother. (Prov. 31:28)