Proverbs 31 – Virtuous Woman
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” (Proverbs 31:10 KJV)
Today is my amazing wife’s birthday. It just so happens, as I have been reading and blogging each day the chapter of Proverbs corresponding to the day of the month, that today I read what the inspired writer says about the virtuous woman and her value. Upon reading this, my thoughts immediately went to the virtuous woman who is sharing her life with me, and I with her, whom I value more than I have the words to describe!
Proverbs 31:10-31 describes the ideal Christian woman. Most ladies will not be able to live up to the ideal standard set here, but many are not far off and continue to grow into that ideal! My bride included. God here sets forth a picture of the mature Christian woman who is committed primarily to Him, but also is fully committed to her husband and children. The spectrum of her commitment begins with God carries on through with her commitment to husband, children, household, the needy and finally, to herself. She is industrious in the home, in business, and in benevolence. She genuinely cares about the needs of others more than her own needs. She is never a detriment to the reputation of her God, her husband, her children, or her community. In fact, she truly is an asset to anything she involves herself with. If she works outside of the home, she is a praiseworthy employee. When she returns home, still she garners praise for the way she upholds the home. When she involves herself in community service, she truly shines. And through her light, all can see Christ living in her.
The ideal Christian woman is blessed spiritually by her God, blessed by her children for the example and guidance she provided them and by her husband for her virtue. He continues to bless her for the inner beauty he sees in her, a beauty that age will not lessen, a beauty that sickness will not diminish, a beauty that grows more precious with age, a beauty he cherishes increasingly as the years of their shared life go by.
Read Proverbs 31:10-31; Titus 2:1-4