A Virtuous Woman
by Pastor John Fredericksen
Proverbs
31:10 asks the question: “Who can find a virtuous woman…?” Webster’s
dictionary defines the word virtuous as general moral excellence, goodness
of character, or chaste. The end of verse ten goes on to say if you can
find such a woman, “her price [or value] is far above rubies.” The
standard here is not an unrealistic perfection in all areas of life.
Instead, it is an inward beauty of character and morals that can make any
woman who seeks to cultivate these qualities a highly valued woman to all
who know her.
We
actually have biblical examples of virtuous women. Ruth was told that all
the city knew she was a “virtuous woman” (Ruth 3:11) for her devotion to
Jehovah, loving care for her elder mother-in-law, work ethic, and humility
to listen to instruction. The virtue of Sarah is described in 1 Peter
3:4-6 for her submission to her husband with a “meek and quiet spirit, which
is in the sight of God of great price.”
Proverbs
31 emphasizes several qualities of a virtuous woman. She is worthy of her
husband’s trust (verse 11), will always do her husband good and not evil
(verse 12), diligently and consistently “worketh willingly” to advance
family finances (verse 13-24), she conducts herself with “strength and
honor” (verse 25), “opens her mouth with wisdom [or discretion,
and]…kindness” (verse 26), and “looketh well to the ways of her household”
without engaging in “idleness” (verse 27). Verse 30 seems to also imply
that while she may possess or desire outward beauty, she realizes this is
“vain,” or empty, and fleeting. Therefore, she places a higher value on
the inner beauty of the virtues studied above, and she does so because she
has godliness or is “a woman that feareth the Lord.”
If
you are a man who has found a virtuous woman, you are greatly blessed.
Proverbs tells us “a prudent wife is from the Lord” (19:14), and she is “a
crown to her husband” (12:4). Tell your virtuous woman today that you
greatly appreciate her godliness, which makes her a true “trophy wife.” If
you’re not yet married, this is the kind of woman you should be looking
for. If you are a woman who is not satisfied that these qualities are
developed fully enough in you, don’t be discouraged. Instead, take one of
these qualities, ask the Lord to help you grow in this virtue, and
prayerfully work on it today.
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