I am studying Proverbs 31:10-15 this week with a friend. I used to always get discouraged when I read this passage; I mean, how could any woman who wasn’t Wonder Woman get all that done in one day?!
Fact is, she didn’t. Those were the works of a lifetime.
The point is, she is a diligent, hard-working woman, not given to idleness. And her heart trusts in the Lord God of her salvation. The actions, the abilities that she exhibits are not what makes her Godly, or virtuous. Her relationship with God is what makes her Godly and virtuous. Those actions and abilities are signs of her relationship; they spring from her love for the Lord and for her family.
Another interesting thing was the meaning of the word virtuous. It means strength; often translated as 'army' or 'wealth'; also meaning moral strength, or strength of character.
We will be studying Proverbs 31 over the next six weeks....we should come up with a lot of cool insight...I'm looking forward to it. :)
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