The Godly Woman ~n~ Proverbs. Proverbs 31:10
The Godly Woman ~n~ Proverbs.
Nineteen children are too many for one woman to have! How can they be properly cared for? The cost of rearing these many children is devastating on one family. All of the above might true be if the woman is not a Godly Woman. The Godly Woman in this case is Susannah Wesley, the Mother of Modern Methodism and the mother of John and Charles Wesley. She reared all of them for the Lord, spent one hour alone each week with each of them, and trained them in the ways of the Bible. A hero of mine!
What did the wisest man in all the world have to say about a Godly Woman? Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10
The Book Proverbs addresses the strange woman, the evil woman, the whorish woman, the adulterous woman, the foolish woman, a brawling woman, an angry woman, a contentious woman, and a hateful woman. It also addresses the wise woman, the fair woman, and the virtuous woman. The virtuous woman is the Godly Woman; one who is both praised and recognized. (Proverbs 31: 30, 31) She is the woman who fears God. She is worth her weight in gold, she is one of a kind, and she is admired among all women. Who can find this kind of a woman?
Anyone who is looking in all the right places will find her. Look at her heart that does good all the days of her life. (Proverbs 31:12) She earns respectability by her moral manners. She will live with the highest mode character and integrity when no one is in sight. She lives where God looks—at the heart. She can not be bought for junk price.
Look at her hands; instruments that give good things willingly. (Proverbs 31:13, 31) One who does things with great pleasure in making others feel welcome and comfortable. She has no ulterior motive but one who knows how more blessed it is to give than to receive. This Godly Woman is top shelf and she does not come cheap.
Look at her house. It is both prepared and pleasant to all who enters. (Proverbs 31:15, 21, 25, 27) There will always be meat in her house for the strong to stay strong. Her home is her castle, the place prominence, second to none, and most coveted. How much does she cost, a lot!
Look at her husband. He trusts in her safely, and is a house-hold name because of her. (Proverbs 31:11, 23, 28) Behind every successful man is a Godly Woman.
Look at her honor. She can face an empty meal barrel, the death of child, or an incurable sickness wearing the whole armor of God which withstands any difficulty that may arise. She does not fret, she will not falter, and she will not fail. (Proverbs 31:25)
Look at her royal highness. She speaks with wisdom and kindness. (Proverbs 31:26, 28, 31) She is praised because of her godliness. Her children are safe and saved because of her instruction. This godly woman has a mark-up on all others.
It seems to me if idleness is the devils workshop, then godliness mirrors God’s image.
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