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Seven virtues of the Proverbs 31 woman
First, the Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of dignity. Not only is she worthy of praise, but she knows her value. It’s important for a woman to know her worth and the value she adds to her home, community and world. A woman will either add to her home or take from it. However, a woman cannot add value to her home if she does not realize she is valuable.
Second, the Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of patience. The scripture tells us that she “considers a field and buys it” implying her willingness to patiently make the best decisions. Anything good is not only worth the hard work, but it’s also worth waiting for. This beautiful life the Proverbs 31 woman built did not happen overnight, and neither will yours.
Third, the Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of diligence. She is a hard worker but don’t confuse her diligence with busyness. Her work is not only fruitful, but it also makes her stronger.
The Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of generosity. With all that she had worked for and acquired, she freely gives to the poor. She truly is blessed to be a blessing intentionally seeking to help others.
The Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of courage. She knows what she can control and courageously trusts God with what she cannot. She can laugh at the days to come because she is encouraged in the truth that God has ordered her steps. Because she trusts God with tomorrow, she can have peace for today.
The Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of wisdom. With God as her guiding source, she has clarity on the decisions she makes, how she lives her life, and the words she chooses. She carefully cultivates a Godly life on the eternal truth of God and not the temporary and fleeting distractions of this world.
The Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of devotion. She’s not praised because she is giving, a good businesswoman, or how well she takes care of her home. She’s praised because she is first devoted to God. All of her virtuous qualities are founded on her devotion to the Lord.
All of these virtues: Dignity, patience, diligence, generosity, courage, wisdom, and devotion represent the intrinsic values of Godly womanhood. These are not what a woman looks like, but who she is.
DIGNITY
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” (Proverbs 31: 10 NIV)First, the Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of dignity. Not only is she worthy of praise, but she knows her value. It’s important for a woman to know her worth and the value she adds to her home, community and world. A woman will either add to her home or take from it. However, a woman cannot add value to her home if she does not realize she is valuable.
PATIENCE
“She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.” (Proverbs 31:13;16 NIV)Second, the Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of patience. The scripture tells us that she “considers a field and buys it” implying her willingness to patiently make the best decisions. Anything good is not only worth the hard work, but it’s also worth waiting for. This beautiful life the Proverbs 31 woman built did not happen overnight, and neither will yours.
DILIGENCE
“She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.” (Proverbs 31:17 NIV)Third, the Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of diligence. She is a hard worker but don’t confuse her diligence with busyness. Her work is not only fruitful, but it also makes her stronger.
GENEROUSITY
“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.” (Proverbs 31:20 NIV)The Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of generosity. With all that she had worked for and acquired, she freely gives to the poor. She truly is blessed to be a blessing intentionally seeking to help others.
COURAGE
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” (Proverbs 31:25 NIV)The Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of courage. She knows what she can control and courageously trusts God with what she cannot. She can laugh at the days to come because she is encouraged in the truth that God has ordered her steps. Because she trusts God with tomorrow, she can have peace for today.
WISDOM
“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” (Proverbs 31:26 NIV)The Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of wisdom. With God as her guiding source, she has clarity on the decisions she makes, how she lives her life, and the words she chooses. She carefully cultivates a Godly life on the eternal truth of God and not the temporary and fleeting distractions of this world.
DEVOTION
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” (Proverbs 31:30 NIV)The Proverbs 31 woman is a woman of devotion. She’s not praised because she is giving, a good businesswoman, or how well she takes care of her home. She’s praised because she is first devoted to God. All of her virtuous qualities are founded on her devotion to the Lord.
All of these virtues: Dignity, patience, diligence, generosity, courage, wisdom, and devotion represent the intrinsic values of Godly womanhood. These are not what a woman looks like, but who she is.
