My heart's desire is to be a wife of noble character; in other words, aim to be the woman/wife described in Proverbs 31:10-31.
What can we learn from all that is said in these
verses?
First, why should we aim to be wives of noble character?
They are worth more than rubies!
Characteristics:
1. She is trustworthy
-Her husband, who is well-respected, has full confidence
in her.
2. She takes care of herself physically
- Arms are strong as she works
- Vigorous
3. She speaks wisely and instructs others
4. She is financially wise
- Her work is profitable
- She invests her profits wisely
- She can laugh at the future
5. She is a hard worker
- She is never lazy: rises early and won’t go to bed until all necessary things are done
6. She takes good care of household affairs
- Makes sure her family is well-fed
- Feeds the female servants
- Her family lacks nothing
7. She is wealthy
- Both she and her family are clothed like royalty
- Has servants at home
8. She is generous and caring
- Treats servants well
- Opens her arms to the poor
- Extends hands to
the needy
9. She is respected by her family and others
- Her husband and children call her blessed
- She is honored because of the works she does
10. She fears the Lord
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Prayer
as we close: Lord, help us to follow the example of the woman in Proverbs 31 so that we can be wives of noble character. Only you can help us accomplish this. Amen.