Proverbs 31 gets a lot of attention on Mothers Day worldwide possibly more than any time of the year. However, we were teaching about virtue today and I decided to present this to others.
The majority of the proverb describes a virtuous woman who leads her home with integrity, discipline, and giftedness. This wife and mother in the last proverbs is a leader not because she tries to be one, but because of who she is.
A. Her Assets:
She is trustworthy (v. 11)
She is a positive influence (v. 12)
She is a hard worker (v. 13, 14, 19, 24-27)
She is a planner (v. 21, 22)
She is protective (v. 27)
B. Her Achievements
She meets the needs of her home (v. 15)
She invests for her household (v. 16)
She keeps herself in shape (v. 17)
She helps her husband become successful. (v. 23)
C. Her Attitudes
Delightful (v. 13)
Healthy (v. 18)
Compassionate (v. 20)
Unselfish (v. 20)
Public (v. 25)
D. Her Applause
From her family (v. 28)
From her husband (v. 28, 29)
From God's Word (v. 30)
From her works (v. 31)
Your thoughts? Anything I missed or you'd like to add/comment on?
God bless,
GE
Source: Leadership material from John C. Maxwell