I had a discussion recently with my daughter about Proverbs 31. She pointed out to me that it could mean that women are not only supposed to care for their families, but they are also expected to bring in a portion of the family income. I had never considered that before. Any thoughts?
“Any thoughts?” (Females producing income for the home.)
I think we should use any and all talents that God has given us to support ourselves and/or our families. :)
The world would be a better place if everyone did that.
OT:
I’m not sure who first said this, but in hindsight, this quote makes perfect sense:
‘God removes people from your life because He’s heard conversations that you haven’t.’
Thinking back to the decades I was a ‘Proverbs 31 Woman’ to my husband while he was a ‘#1 Jerk Husband,’ LOL!
The part about her planting a vineyard with her own earnings probably could be interpreted that way. In the old days women would sell extra eggs or butter. That would be a way to earn some money without leaving the children alone or even the house. If a woman worked, she wouldn’t be able to do the laundry by hand or bake the daily bread, the things we have so easy today.