TREASURES FROM GOD'S WORD, Week of September 15-21, 2025, What We Learn from a Mother's Advice, Prepared Speech.

TREASURES FROM GOD'S WORD, September 15-21, 2025, What We Learn from a Mother's Advice, Prepared Speech.

What we learn from a mother's advice (10 mins.)

Dear brothers and sisters, today we are going to reflect on a fundamental topic: the responsibility we have as parents and as a Christian community to teach our children the principles of Jehovah.

In Proverbs, we find divine wisdom that can guide us in educating our young people, especially in times when the world offers them distorted and dangerous information.

Teach your children what Jehovah thinks about sex and marriage

LET'S READ PROVERBS 31:3

“Do not give your strength to women, nor follow the paths that destroy kings.”

This doesn't mean that sexual desire is a bad thing. On the contrary! The Bible presents sexuality as a gift from the Creator, but reserved for marriage.

In a world where our young people often learn about these topics from inexperienced friends or impure sources like pornography, we, as parents, must step up and guide them with clarity and balance.

A mother named Nadia put it well: "I've always wanted my children to understand that sexual relations are natural, a beautiful gift that Jehovah has given to married people."

We must prevent our children from growing up viewing sex only from a negative perspective. Because if we don't show them the clean, beautiful, and biblical side of this gift, they may develop a distorted concept that is far removed from what Jehovah has established.

Therefore, brothers, talk to your children. Don't just warn them about sin. Help them understand the divine purpose of marriage and marital intimacy.

Teach your children what Jehovah thinks about alcohol

Proverbs also gives us a wise warning about alcohol consumption.

LET'S READ PROVERBS 31:4-6

“It is not fitting for kings, O Lemuel, it is not fitting for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to say, ‘Where is my cup?’ 5 For in drinking, they might forget what is decreed and trample on the rights of the disadvantaged. 6 Give alcohol to those who are about to die, and wine to those who are bitter.”

Jehovah doesn't condemn alcohol as such. The Bible mentions it as something that can cheer the heart. But the problem, brothers, is excess. Drunkenness, lack of self-control.

And who will teach this to our children if we don't? A father from Great Britain named Mark recounted: "I asked my 8-year-old son whether drinking alcohol was right or wrong. I kept the atmosphere relaxed and informal, which helped him express his opinion."

These kinds of open conversations are necessary. Let's not wait for them to learn it on the street or from uninformed friends. They will absorb everything they see and hear, so if they see us drinking, we must clearly explain to them what is right and wrong according to Scripture.

Let's not make the mistake of simply imposing rules. Let's explain why, based on biblical principles. That way, when the time comes to decide, our children will have firm convictions.

Teach your children to help others as Jehovah does

LET'S READ PROVERBS 31:8-9

“Speak up for those who have no voice; defend the rights of all who are on the brink of death. 9 Speak and judge with justice; defend the rights of the disadvantaged and the poor.”

One of the most beautiful values ​​we can instill in our children is to help others, just as Jehovah does, who is a generous, compassionate God, always willing to give.

Sadly, many children today grow up believing they have a right to everything. But Proverbs 29:21 reminds us that if a child is given everything without teaching them limits, they could grow up to be difficult adults.

How can we teach them to be generous and thoughtful? We can teach them the joy of giving. As Acts 20:35 says, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Make a list with your child of people who might need help: elderly people, sick siblings, or neighbors in need. Then, join them in helping with a simple task, such as shopping or repairs. This will teach them more than a thousand words.

Luke 6:38 promises us: “Practice giving, and it will be given to you.” If we want our children to grow up happy, well-adjusted, and spiritually strong, let’s teach them to give of themselves, just as Jehovah does.

Conclusion:

Dear brothers and sisters, today's world is full of confusion and deception. But if we as parents and as a Christian community take our responsibility seriously, we can help our children have a clean heart, an informed conscience, and a firm faith.

Let's teach them the truth about sex, the proper use of alcohol, and the value of justice and spirituality. Let's not wait for this system to do it for us.

Let us remember that it's not just about imposing rules, but about shaping our children's hearts with Jehovah's principles. Because if we do this, they will be truly protected and will enjoy the blessings that come with being guided by His wisdom.