THE GOOD WIFE – RABBIT TRAIL
- The Noble wife knows
her husband has full confidence in her; she gets up early while it is
still dark and prepares food for her family; she works hard with her hands
during the day making things she can sell and uses some of the money for
the family’s needs; saves some for a rainy day and invests some for their retirement
years, and still has a little left over just for “Family Fun”.
- She helps others who
are less fortunate – She sees that her family is well clothed and her home
a beautiful place to invite neighbors.
- She is not idle all
day and watches over the affairs of the family – She speaks wisdom, not
idle chatter or gossip. – She faithfully instructs her children to respect
and honor the Lord.
- Her husband, children
and neighbors call her blessed and praise her.
Prov 31:10-31 – The Noble
wife
10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is
worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and
lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her
life.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager
hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her
food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still dark; she
provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her
earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms
are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and
her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps
the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her
hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her
household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed
in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where
he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and
supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she
can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful
instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her
husband also, and he praises her:
29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass
them all."
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but
a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her
works bring her praise at the city gate. NIV
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