Pro 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.(kjv)
The main problem and headache of many men is how to find a good wife to marry. Usually when people talk about a "good wife", they mean some with a combination of aesthetic , homely and godly features.
For the people of this discussion we'll be looking at a virtuous woman and what it means according to biblical perspective.
Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. note
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. note
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. note
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. note
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. note
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.(kjv)
Some lessons
1.A Virtuous Woman serves God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She seeks His will for her life and follows His ways. It's only by the Holy Spirit that one gets to be really virtuous.
2.A Virtuous Woman respects her husband. She does him good all the days of her life. She is trustworthy and a helpmeet. Anyone who does not respect you before marriage is unlikely to do so after marriage.
3.A Virtuous Woman teaches her children the ways of her Father in heaven. She nurtures her children with the love of Christ, disciplines them with care and wisdom, and trains them in the way they should go.
4.A Virtuous Woman cares for her body. She prepares healthy food for her family.
5A Virtuous Woman serves her husband, her family, her friends, and her neighbors with a gentle and loving spirit. She is charitable.
6.A Virtuous Woman spends money wisely. She is careful to purchase quality items which her family needs. She is able support her husband in all things including finances.
7.A Virtuous Woman works willingly with her hands. She sings praises to God and does not grumble while completing her tasks. She is also very homely. A Virtuous Woman is a homemaker. She creates an inviting atmosphere of warmth and love for her family and guests. She uses hospitality to minister to those around her.
8.A Virtuous Woman is a woman of worth and beauty. She has the inner beauty that only comes from Christ. She uses her creativity and sense of style to create beauty in her life and the lives of her loved ones. True beauty only comes from within by the spirit.
Hope had a learning experience... We'll continue with how to find her in the next part.
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