What is a godly woman like? How do we as women make sure that our ways are always pleasing to God? One of the best examples of what the characteristics of a godly woman is is found in Proverbs 31:10-30. The context is of a good wife, but we can use this as an example for the single woman alike! It reads as follows (I've added only the relevant verses to our day):
Who can find a virtuous woman?
For her worth is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life....
She extends her hand to the poor,
Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy...
She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
She watches over the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many daughters have done well,
But you excel them all.”
Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
Here's a list of the virtues of the Proverbs woman in a nutshell:
1. She has faith. A virtuous woman seeks God's will in all areas of her life, and is wise enough to seek Him for counsel all her days. (Hebrews 11:6)
2. She has passion and wisdom. A virtuous woman is passionate about what she does and about her family. Most of all, she's passionate about her relationship with the Lord. But her passion is based on faith and knowledge of God's word. (Romans 10:2)
3. She is respectful. A virtuous woman respects her husband and submits to him as Ephesians 5:22 commands. She also respects friends and family alike and strives for righteousness. (1 Peter 2:17)
4. She loves in action. A virtuous woman's love for others can be seen by her actions. She volunteers or gives to the needy. She shows compassion to those in need. (James 2:18)
5. She's a good mother. A virtuous woman's main goal is to raise her children in the way of the Lord. She teaches them about God from infancy, and gears them towards the path of life. (Proverbs 22:6)
6. She accepts correction. A virtuous woman does not turn an ear away from correction. She willingly accepts God's discipline in areas of her life that need it, and works on changing them to please God. (Proverbs 10:17)
7. She cares about health. A virtuous woman cares about her and her family's health and well being, and treats her body as a temple of the Lord. (1 Corinthians 6:15)
8. She uses her time wisely. A virtuous woman isn't idle. She doesn't want to waste her days away as a lazy person does. She believes in making the most of her time and using it for God's glory. (Proverbs 31:27)
9. She is beautiful! A virtuous woman is beautiful! But not necessarily in the way most people in the world describe beauty. She is the essence of beauty on the inside, and is a treasured possession of Christ! (1 Peter 3:3-4)
Who can find a virtuous woman?
For her worth is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life....
She extends her hand to the poor,
Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy...
She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
She watches over the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many daughters have done well,
But you excel them all.”
Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
Here's a list of the virtues of the Proverbs woman in a nutshell:
1. She has faith. A virtuous woman seeks God's will in all areas of her life, and is wise enough to seek Him for counsel all her days. (Hebrews 11:6)
2. She has passion and wisdom. A virtuous woman is passionate about what she does and about her family. Most of all, she's passionate about her relationship with the Lord. But her passion is based on faith and knowledge of God's word. (Romans 10:2)
3. She is respectful. A virtuous woman respects her husband and submits to him as Ephesians 5:22 commands. She also respects friends and family alike and strives for righteousness. (1 Peter 2:17)
4. She loves in action. A virtuous woman's love for others can be seen by her actions. She volunteers or gives to the needy. She shows compassion to those in need. (James 2:18)
5. She's a good mother. A virtuous woman's main goal is to raise her children in the way of the Lord. She teaches them about God from infancy, and gears them towards the path of life. (Proverbs 22:6)
6. She accepts correction. A virtuous woman does not turn an ear away from correction. She willingly accepts God's discipline in areas of her life that need it, and works on changing them to please God. (Proverbs 10:17)
7. She cares about health. A virtuous woman cares about her and her family's health and well being, and treats her body as a temple of the Lord. (1 Corinthians 6:15)
8. She uses her time wisely. A virtuous woman isn't idle. She doesn't want to waste her days away as a lazy person does. She believes in making the most of her time and using it for God's glory. (Proverbs 31:27)
9. She is beautiful! A virtuous woman is beautiful! But not necessarily in the way most people in the world describe beauty. She is the essence of beauty on the inside, and is a treasured possession of Christ! (1 Peter 3:3-4)
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