The Proverbs 31 woman:
is a major asset to her husband (vv. 10-11); is a trusted companion (v. 11); is for and not against her husband; she has his well-being and best interests at heart (v. 12); is industrious and hardworking (vv. 13, 27); procures and prepares food for her entire household (vv. 14-15); rises early (v. 15); locates and purchases real estate (v. 16); reinvests extra earnings from her home business (v. 16); is vigorous and energetic (vv. 17, 25); produces clothes for her family and as merchandise (vv. 13, 18-19, 21-22, 24); is kind to the poor, reaches out in mercy to the needy (v. 20); ensures that she and her children are properly and finely dressed (vv. 21-22); contributes to others' respect for her husband and oversees her household so he can devote himself to a role of leadership in the community (vv. 23, 27); is ready for the future and prepares for eventualities (vv. 21, 25); displays wisdom in speech, and in the teaching of kindness (v. 26); is praised by her children and husband (vv. 28-29, 31); is God fearing rather than relying on her physical beauty (v. 30).
Ladies: does this describe you perfectly? No, but that is the beauty of the gospel. Christ lived and died for us because all of us fall short of the glory of God (Rom 3:23). But now, having our sins forgiven, covered, and taken away by the Lord Jesus Christ, you can aspire to this worthy Proverbs 31 goal joyfully, without fear of condemnation (Rom 8:1).
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