A Virtuous Woman

March 6, 2018-#638 Daily Bible Reading and Meditation- Proverbs 31 KJV

***Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.*** 

[1] The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 

[2] What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 

[3] Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 

[4] It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 

[5] Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 

[6] Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. 

[10] Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 

[30] Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord , she shall be praised.

Words to ponder for today: 

A Virtuous Woman

A mother will always be a mother. No matter how rich, how successful, how powerful a man have come; the truth cannot be denied: everyone has been born of a mother. And it is fortunate to have a virtuous mother who would not get tired of reminding and reproving her sons or her daughters from their wrong doings.

This is how King Solomon described his mother; A virtuous woman: 

* She is bold in reminding her king son, that a king should not give so much strength unto women,  or in the ways that destroy a king. She even reproved the king not to be intoxicatedly  drink wine nor strong drink, for it shall pervert his judgement of the poor and needy. 

King Solomon described his mother as such: 

* She is faithful to her husband; her husband’s heart safely trust in her. She is not wasteful and what she speaks and does, renders goodness for her and  her husband.

* She is reliable 

* She is diligent ; in her works , toiling for her family’s welfare. 

* She is Wise in business, and considering good investment.

* her family do not lack any good thing; food and raiment are well secured.

* She carry herself with strength and wisely, maintain herself healthy, even if she wake up early for the gatherings of goods for her family. 

* She did not waste her time in some nonsense activities, but spend her strength in some productive advocacies. 

* She never fails to help the poor and needy. Her arms is open to them who needs a helping hands. 

* Her husband her children, even her household praises her, and they are blessed because of her.

King Solomon furthermore praises his mother by this question: 

[10] Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

As if, who among women can be compared  to her? 

I may not be as King Solomon’s mother. 

But being a daughter of The Most High GOD, I hope and pray to become a virtuous woman in His sight. Not seeking the praise of others but The LORD’s. 

Thank be to GOD, for the grace that He has given me. That despite of all my infirmities, He counted me righteous and upright when I received my LORD and Savior JESUS CHRIST, whose words taught me and guided me to mold myself in the pattern of a virtuous woman.

May this chapter be every women’s encouragement to desire to be one among the virtuous woman this bible detailedly described. 

And to most single men, let not only the outward appearance be your basis for marrying a wife. Learn her ways and consider her attitude. For if your find a virtuous woman, you already have found riches more precious than rubies. 

GOD Bless!

Proverbs 31:1-31 KJV

[1] The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. [2] What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? [3] Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. [4] It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: [5] Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. [6] Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. [7] Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. [8] Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. [9] Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. [10] Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. [11] The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. [12] She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. [13] She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. [14] She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. [15] She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. [16] She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. [17] She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. [18] She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. [19] She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. [20] She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. [21] She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. [22] She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. [23] Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. [24] She maketh fine linen, and selleth it ; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. [25] Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. [26] She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. [27] She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. [28] Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also , and he praiseth her. [29] Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. [30] Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord , she shall be praised. [31] Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.