Proverbs 31 gives hope and a challenge to any modern day Christian woman. For single men who are looking for an honorable wife, it is an idea of a godly woman.
What is a Proverbs 31 woman?
1. She is a loyal woman.
She is loyal to the Lord.
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."
Proverbs 31:30
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Being a lying woman.
"A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare."
Proverbs 21:6
Being an "easy" woman.
"Then out came a woman to meet him, dressed like a prostitute and with crafty intent."
Proverbs 7:10
2. She is a knowledgeable woman.
She is knowledgeable when it comes to work.
"She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands"
Proverbs 31:13
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Being lazy.
"The desire of the lazy man kills him,For his hands refuse to labor."
Proverbs 21:25
She is helpful and a good mother.
"She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar."
Proverbs 31:14
"She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness."
Proverbs 31:27
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"The wicked crave evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them."
Proverbs 21:10
Women are resourceful. Women should make smart choices and take our responsibilities seriously. God praises faithful and reliable women.
3. She is a talkative woman.
She is talkative, in the correct way.
"She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue."
Proverbs 31:26
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Being a liar.
"A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare."
Proverbs 21:6
Women should use words to not "gossip" or to make us a "busybody."
"And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying thing they ought not."
1 Timothy 5:13
Words should share the truth, not ignorance.
4. She is a caring woman.
She cares about helping others.
"She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands for the needy."
Proverbs 31:20
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Being stuck up.
"Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered."
Proverbs 21:13
Women should not only care about their own family. Women should care and help everyone around us.
Pray more, criticize and judge less, and then we will see a difference.
