The Virtuous Woman of God
Such amazing desirable qualities and yet to so many, think it as unattainable.
Follow along as we find how we can truly become more and more each day like the virtuous woman of Proverbs.
Proverbs 31:10 - 31 (KJV)
[10] Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Can you honestly say that you cannot be bought?
Do gifts and kind words alter your control or alter your decisions?
[11] The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
Can you truly say to your husband you can trust me?
[12] She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Can he trust you to keep the private conversations between you and him private?
Are you committed to be a blessing to your husband?
[13] She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
Do you learn to assemble things when you need them or do you leave it for someone else (spouse)?
[14] She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Do you do the grocery shopping, and or catalog or internet purchases?
[15] She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
Do you wake up and set the precedence of the day by preparing breakfast even if it is only coffee and toast?
Do you see to it that those who serve you are provided for also?
[16] She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Do you seek to be a financial blessing to your household?
Do you take inventory of your abilities so you can use them to assist your family?
[17] She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
Do you make it a point to exercise so you will be and remain strong and healthy?
[18] She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
Do you have a humble confidence that your abilities come from God and that they are good?
Are you idle or do you work even after your job has ended for the day?
[19] She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
Do you multitask when necessary or do you quit because you lack the help?
[20] She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Are you willing to reach your hand out and touch the poor?
Do you take a portion of your substance to the needy?
[21] She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Do you take care of your family’s needs in advance, instead of waiting to the last minute?
[22] She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Do you dress your very best at all times?
Do you take pride in your appearance?
[23] Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
Do you edify your husband among all people you speak with?
Would leaders ask your husband to join them if they were choosing according to your conversation of him?
Do you honor and respect your husband with your words?
[24] She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Is your work worth a guarantee?
Are your products marketable?
Do you give things away that you need to be selling to help your family?
[25] Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Do you strive to be honorable?
Do you show the strength that God empowers you with?
Do you work as unto the Lord and rejoice in the blessings when they come?
[26] She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
Do you study to deliver wisdom with your words?
Are you kind with your deliverance?
[27] She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Do you keep a close check on all things that are going on in your home?
Children need to be accountable at all ages; do you screen your children’s activities regardless of their reaction?
[28] Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Do your children respect you enough that they will rise up for you?
What do your children really say about you?
Do you give your husband a reason to praise you?
[29] Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Is this a statement that you strive for the Lord to say about you?
[30] Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Do you serve to be recognized, do you dress for compliments or do you do it all as unto the Lord?
[31] Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
What if you received the fruit of your hands, what would you reap from what you sow?
What do your works say about you?
Would you be praised or shamed?
Give God your life and your accomplishments will praise you and glorify Him.
Theressa Lindsey
Director, GL/UM