A Woman of Influence: Prov. 31

[ShepherdSheep]

Trick 'IS' to love exactly where God Has brought us into being With Him -male, female, rich, poor, pretty, pretty ugly...

as Holiness is not the evaluation of ourselves to others but His of us >.<

then if this 'IS' so= we will be beautiful in His Pleasure of us!!! Love, Steven

Wow Brother Steven. I must say... What a great answer this is.

And I love your signature, - original - hahahaha

Take for instance Maria Magdalene....and what is holy according to man?? Just a thought

God bless.

Love in Our Lord Jesus Christ

ShepherdSheep

Edited November 29, 2012 by ShepherdSheep

[GoldenEagle]

I was talking about this passage with my wife and we were discussing who this passage (Ps. 31) might refer to? Perhaps Abigail? Perhaps Rahab?

What do you think?

God bless,

GE

[proverbs35]

I was talking about this passage with my wife and we were discussing who this passage (Ps. 31) might refer to? Perhaps Abigail? Perhaps Rahab?

What do you think?

The Pr 31 woman is a composite of several virtuous women listed throughout the Bible.

Pr 31:10

Everyone in her community knew that Ruth was a virtuous woman (Ru 3:11).

These women were called blessed:

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” (Pr 31:29)

Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite. May she be blessed above all women who live in tents. (Ju 5:24)

Mary - Thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. (Lu 1:28)

These women spoke wisdom and faithful instruction. (Pr 31:26).

Unnamed wise woman of Abel's wise instruction saved her city. (2 Sa 20:19-22)

Esther was woman of strength and dignity who feared God. Her wisdom helped saved the Jews from annihilation. (Book of Es)

Pilate's wife spoke with wisdom and faithful instruction. (Mt 27:19)

Others in her community had "full confidence" in the prophet Huldah's ability to authenticate a very important book for the king. (2 Ki 22:14-20).

Rahab "watched over the affairs of her household." She wisely and faithfully "instructed" the spies about how to hide and escape. She negotiated a plan that would save her life and the lives of those in her household. (He 11:31)

Priscilla worked with her hands too. She was a tent maker. She assisted her husband in giving Apollos wise and faithful instruction. (Ac 18:26)

Prophetess Anna's lamp didn't go out at night because she worshiped God day and night by fasting and praying. She wasn't idle, and wisdom and faithful instruction were on her tongue. (Lu 2:36-38)

Judge & Prophet Deborah wisely instructed the people of Israel. (Ju chapter 4 & 5)

She has been like a merchant's ship that brings its merchandise from far away. (Pr 31:14)

The Queen of Sheba literally brought Solomon gifts of gold, large quantities of spices, and precious stones from away. (1 Ki 10:6-10). Also like Pro 31 woman, Queen of Sheba'a earned a reward, and her quest for wisdom brought her praise. Queen of Sheba is one of the few women Jesus celebrates from the OT. She came from afar to hear the wisdom of a mere man. She was amazed at what she saw and heard. However, when Jesus who was greater than Solomon came, many despised, rejected, slighted and slandered Him. (Mt 12:42)

Watched over affairs of household (Pr 31:27)

Zipporah knew what she needed to do to save her husband's life. She brought him goodness and not harm. (Ex 4:14-20)

Moses' mom hid him. Moses may or may not have called her blessed, but Paul felt she was blessed and listed her in the Hebrew Hall of faith. (He 11:23).

Deacon Phoebe helped watch over the affairs of the household of faith. (Ro 16:1-2)

Brings goodness rather than harm. (Pr 31:12)

Midwives did what was "good" for newborns and refused to harm them like the king commanded. (Ex 1:15-21)

Helps poor (Pr 31:20)

Dorcas helped the poor. (Ac 9:36)

Doesn't let her lamp go out... (Pr 31:18)

Wise virgin didn't allow her lamp to go out. She was prepared when Bridegroom came. (Ma 25:1-12)

Like the Pr 31 woman, Lydia was a woman of noble character. The name "Lydia" means noble.

The Pr 31 woman wore purple, and Lydia sold it. Pro 31 woman was a merchant and so was Lydia. (Ac 16:14, 40)

None of these women were superwoman, but each was super and virtuous in her own way.

Edited December 8, 2012 by proverbs35

[Guest]

None of these women were superwoman, but each was super and virtuous in her own way.

Amen~!

Welcome~!

[enoob57]

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

Wasn't this an episode of wonder woman ?

[Peace Maker Tony]

I don't mind these parts

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 protective (v. 27)

B. Her Achievements

She meets the needs of her home (v. 15)

She helps her husband become successful. (v. 23)

C. Her Attitudes

Delightful (v. 13)

Compassionate (v. 20)

Unselfish (v. 20)

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)

But I have a problem with these parts:

A. Her Assets:

She is a planner (v. 21, 22)

B. Her Achievements

She invests for her household (v. 16)

She keeps herself in shape (v. 17)

C. Her Attitudes

Healthy (v. 18)

Public (v. 25)

I'm not skilled at planning.

I'm not a financial wizard

I'm not athletically inclined

I have health issues that can't be healed naturally

I'm introverted

Can any woman possibly be this super-woman described here?

Actually, I was thinking right away when I read the start of this thread that this woman doesn't exist today. Maybe she existed in the time it was written, but I really don't think so today. Does that sound too cynical?

[enoob57]

I don't mind these parts

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 protective (v. 27)

B. Her Achievements

She meets the needs of her home (v. 15)

She helps her husband become successful. (v. 23)

C. Her Attitudes

Delightful (v. 13)

Compassionate (v. 20)

Unselfish (v. 20)

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)

But I have a problem with these parts:

A. Her Assets:

She is a planner (v. 21, 22)

B. Her Achievements

She invests for her household (v. 16)

She keeps herself in shape (v. 17)

C. Her Attitudes

Healthy (v. 18)

Public (v. 25)

I'm not skilled at planning.

I'm not a financial wizard

I'm not athletically inclined

I have health issues that can't be healed naturally

I'm introverted

Can any woman possibly be this super-woman described here?

Actually, I was thinking right away when I read the start of this thread that this woman doesn't exist today. Maybe she existed in the time it was written, but I really don't think so today. Does that sound too cynical?

Certainly a slap to my sisters here who are pressing to be thus ... perhaps violating the encouragement aspect of Scripture!

I have read some remarkable virtues of some who have written here... so perhaps yes to cynical ... Love, Steven

[GoldenEagle]

None of these women were superwoman, but each was super and virtuous in her own way.

Great post proverbs35!

[GoldenEagle]

Can any woman possibly be this super-woman described here?

Actually, I was thinking right away when I read the start of this thread that this woman doesn't exist today. Maybe she existed in the time it was written, but I really don't think so today. Does that sound too cynical?

Certainly a slap to my sisters here who are pressing to be thus ... perhaps violating the encouragement aspect of Scripture!

I have read some remarkable virtues of some who have written here... so perhaps yes to cynical ... Love, Steven

Like I've said before perhaps this is just an ideal? Something to aspire to?

Is there a male type version of this in the Bible that anyone can think of? Perhaps the instructions to pastors/bishops/elders? Might be a good topic for a new thread.

[enoob57]

Can any woman possibly be this super-woman described here?

Actually, I was thinking right away when I read the start of this thread that this woman doesn't exist today. Maybe she existed in the time it was written, but I really don't think so today. Does that sound too cynical?

Certainly a slap to my sisters here who are pressing to be thus ... perhaps violating the encouragement aspect of Scripture!

I have read some remarkable virtues of some who have written here... so perhaps yes to cynical ... Love, Steven

Like I've said before perhaps this is just an ideal? Something to aspire to?

Is there a male type version of this in the Bible that anyone can think of? Perhaps the instructions to pastors/bishops/elders? Might be a good topic for a new thread.

Have ya ever noticed how when love is allowed in place of judgment that frailty's of wrongness is overlooked with hope of rightness both in others and self!

Heb 11:1-2

11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

NKJV

and as all being The Bride~ perhaps a sugestion of eternity and function of His Chruch... Love, Steven