Posted on 05/10/2020 5:58:47 AM PDT by The Ignorant Fisherman
Mother's Day
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates (Proverbs 31:10-12, 25-31).
A virtuous woman is good to marry. The rest are good for dates :-)
seriously, life can be very hard and a virtuous woman will stay with you through thick and thin. A non virtuous woman will disappear at the first sign of trouble.
And a relationship without God involved just doesn’t really stand a chance.
Take it from a guy who knows.
Happy mother’s day to all.
More at Why Sing Eishet Chayil on Friday Night?
ML/NJ
Thanks! I didn’t know that, What a high standard for all mothers to live up to!
Thank you!
A Happy Mother’s Day to ALL Freep moms out there!
Thanks for sharing that with us. May God bless you my friend in light of those things!
My mother, the faithful, dedicated wife of my Methodist minister father, was wholly that, praise God! At her memorial service twenty years ago, I had to stand up and remind the assembly of that, for their denominational text did not use the term "virtuous"--to me meaning equally "uncorrupted" as used in describing the Blood of Jesus--and since her trial in the temporal season was concluded, hence by faith and labors could now be said "uncorruptible."
Some--but not many--sons of men who have "good" (RSV, TLB), "excellent" (ESV), "capable" (GNT/TEV), "valiant" (DRB, "of worth" (Darby), or "of noble character" (NIV) wives can say that their their was of unimpeced and unimpeachable Moral courage throughout her life.
I am so glad that I can say that, and that some of my 19 grandchildren can say that also. Matthew Henry did sum this up in his "Concise Commentary On The Bible":
"This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her.Every child of a mother who through saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ has become a regenerated child of God can also now say that begins at last in death also, if not before, and ought to come under the same rule of the soul as did their mother, as can I.1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good.She is a great blessing to her relations. If the fruit be good, the tree must have our good word. But she leaves it to her own works to praise her. Every one ought to desire this honour that cometh from God; and according to this standard we all ought to regulate our judgments. This description let all women daily study, who desire to be truly beloved and respected, useful and honourable. This passage is to be applied to individuals, but may it not also be applied to the church of God, which is described as a virtuous spouse? God by his grace has formed from among sinful men a church of true believers, to possess all the excellences here described."
2. She is one that takes pains in her duties, and takes pleasure in them. She is careful to fill up time, that none be lost. She rises early. She applies herself to the business proper for her, to women's business. She does what she does, with all her power, and trifles not.
3. She makes what she does turn to good account by prudent management. Many undo themselves by buying, without considering whether they can afford it. She provides well for her house. She lays up for hereafter.
4. She looks well to the ways of her household, that she may oblige all to do their duty to God and one another, as well as to her.
5. She is intent upon giving as upon getting, and does it freely and cheerfully.
6. She is discreet and obliging; every word she says, shows she governs herself by the rules of wisdom. She not only takes prudent measures herself, but gives prudent advice to others. The law of love and kindness is written in the heart, and shows itself in the tongue. Her heart is full of another world, even when her hands are most busy about this world.
7. Above all, she fears the Lord. Beauty recommends none to God, nor is it any proof of wisdom and goodness, but it has deceived many a man who made his choice of a wife by it. But the fear of God reigning in the heart, is the beauty of the soul; it lasts forever.
8. She has firmness to bear up under crosses and disappointments. She shall reflect with comfort when she comes to be old, that she was not idle or useless when young. She shall rejoice in a world to come.
". . . their their mothers was were of unimpeced impeccable and unimpeachable M moral courage . . . "
Back in 1980, I was a bitter, atheistic, militant feminist. Skip, a friend of my brother’s witnessed to me and I angrily replied that the Bible was “anti-woman”. Skip grabbed a Bible and read Proverbs 31 to me, and I melted. I was Born Again the next day.
To me, it hit the mark even more than the standard “Four Spiritual Laws” Scripture passages that most of us use to share the Gospel. It was the right chapter for the right person at just the right time.
Thank you for sharing it today. You never know who might be reading.
Indeed she was Sal! We may have a different view of who she is but indeed she was! A True biblical virtuous woman! Prov. 31
Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Amen sister!!! Thank you for sharing that! Secular feminism only destroys women and puts demonic shackles on these women seeking liberation through demonic tyrannical immorality.
The Bible, when reading in the right context, has given women respect, honor and praise and true rights! The Bible is full of it! Next time I encounter a lib fem woman, in love I am gonna share Prov. 31 to her! Thank you so much for sharing this and To God be the glory!
Thank you for being a blessing today!!
Wow! thanks for sharing this and your testimony! Wow! 19 grandchildren! Keep shining for Jesus!
God bless and Happy Mother’s Day and Grand ma’s Day!
Thank you! :-)
Happy Mothers' Day (yet)
Every day is Mothers Day.
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