This virtuous woman is commended for being a precious wife, a hard worker, a homemaker, a business-woman, a woman who cares for the poor, for having children that bless her, and for having a teaching ministry of kindness and wisdom.
1 Corinthians 11:11-12
As woman came from man so also man comes from woman. But everything comes from God." The Good News: Men and women rely on each other. God made them equal partners in life, and they should respect each other always.
"She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy." v. 20 This busy and industrious worker also had a heart of compassion for those who were unable to accomplish all that she was doing in providing for her household. Her virtue shows as she shuns sinfulness.
The characteristics of this book are Seek God First, Love Unconditionally, Prayerful Life, Obedience, Family First, Humility, Servant Heart, Honor and Respect, Faithfulness, Fruit of the Spirit, Hospitality, Stewardship Wisdom.
A strong woman walks surefooted, but a woman of strength knows God will keep her from falling. A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face, but a woman of strength wears grace.
Biblical Femininity Beautifies the Insides
As a woman embraces her God-given design and SHAPE, she grows more and more beautiful on the inside, and it shows on the outside. Outward beauty fades, inner beauty grows.
Be a helper to your husband.
While all of us are called to be helpers to others, the Bible places a special emphasis on this responsibility for wives. Genesis tells us that God realized it wasn't good for man to be alone, and that He decided to make a “helper fit” (Genesis 2:18).
"True women", according to this idea, were supposed to possess four cardinal virtues: piety, purity, domesticity, and submissiveness. The idea revolved around the woman being the center of the family; she was considered "the light of the home".
Deborah, the Prophetess and Only Female Judge in the History of Christianity. Out of all the Biblical women in history, Deborah emerged as an exceptional military leader. Fearless and obedient to God, She led the Israelites to victory and out of bondage. She was a prophetess and the fourth judge of pre-monarchic Israel ...
/ˈgɑːdˌfirɪŋ/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of GOD–FEARING. [more God–fearing; most God–fearing] — used to describe religious people who try to obey the rules of their religion and to live in a way that is considered morally right.
1 Timothy 2:9-10
Likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.
The ideal wife in Proverbs is loyal, merry, capable, and strong, the perfect helper for her man. For more than one man, his wife is the best thing he has going for him, refusing to use his weaknesses as an excuse for not fulfilling her marriage vows.
1 Peter 3:3-4
3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
In The Proverbs 31 Homemaker, Jami discusses the six characteristics of a wise woman: her character as a wife, her devotion as a homemaker, her generosity as a neighbor, her influence as a teacher, her effectiveness as a mother, and her excellence as a woman.
At the same time, God cares deeply about excellence and outward beauty. That God looks at the inner condition of our heart is not an excuse to neglect striving for outer excellence as well. We please God when we offer Him our best.
Abigail is a lesser-known heroine in the Bible, a humble woman who was married to a wealthy scoundrel. Abigail combined her wisdom with her wealth to appear before an approaching enemy to plead for the safety of her husband's household.
These include the 5 Feminine Power Virtues: Presence, Authenticity, Sensuality, Spirituality and Gratitude. Each short chapter will explain the relevance of these virtues in your life and how they can shape a new way of existing in today's world.
- Simplify life by focusing on God's priorities. - Appreciate God's Word and apply it to everyday situations. - Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God's loving eyes. - Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
God has three purposes for marriage: companionship, procreation, and redemption. These purposes are still relevant today and are essential for a healthy society.
They must serve as the heart of the family and serve as role model in Christian purity and grace for her husband and children. When others falter, she must be the center of prayer and guide the family through spiritual storms.
In the third book of the Pentateuch or Torah and particularly in the Code of legal purity (or Provisions for clean and unclean) of the Mosaic Law (Leviticus 11:1-15:33), it is stated that a woman undergoing menstruation is perceived as unclean for seven days and whoever touches her shall be unclean until evening (see ...
' So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and then closed up the place with flesh. Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.”
Whosoever, then, looketh on a woman to lust after her, that is, so looks on her as to lust, and cast about to obtain, he is rightly said to commit adultery with her in his heart.