THE PROVERBS 31 WOMAN
I was 21 when I was first introduced to her and now I’m "ahem...I know my age". Hey, let’s focus it’s not about my age; you see, it’s about Mrs. Virtuous She remains young and vibrant while I’m still trying to meet her standards. I know that I am not alone; she has intimidated women; sisters, for a long time.
After years of not meeting her standard I finally came up with a strategy. I want to know her secret; to do that we need to go back to where it all started from Proverbs 31.
Demystifying the Proverbs 31 Woman
1. Read Proverbs 31:10 - end
2. Read closely again and try to figure out her secret.
She is described as precious; virtuous; noble; excellent; capable; worthy; energetic; vigilant; hard worker.
Her Roles
- A Personal assistant to her husband: She is trustworthy; makes him confident & proud;
- A fashion designer: makes her own clothing.
- She is an entrepreneur buying and selling; a real estate owner; sells clothes; in shipping business.
- An early riser: she wakes up before dawn; to feed her family and her maids. Gets up before daybreak.
- A Winemaker: she plants a vineyard, from the profits she made from other businesses.
- Bargain Shopper: Travels far to go get food for her family
- Gives food to her family and her maids.
- Energetic and hardworking; respected
- A philanthropist: helps the needy.
- A planner: plans for winter; so, her family is warm
- Because of her; her husband is respected
- A Sage: She speaks wisdom;
- A wife: Her husband praises her for all the good qualities.
- A mother: Her children honor her. They stand up and bless her.
Questions To Ask
Did she really exist? Was there one woman who fitted this description?
Can one woman possess all these qualities that was recounted in Proverbs 31:10-31.
The woman in Proverbs 31:10-31; is a prototype; an ideal.
Read Proverbs 31:1. Who started this conversation? King Solomon’s Mother!!! She was painting a portrait of a wife material for her son.
The Prov. 31:10-31 is the model of wife that King Solomon’s Mother wants her son to sought for.
Her Secret:
According to Proverbs 31: 30; She respects the Lord; therefore she loves the Lord. Matthew 22:37.
She did not qualify on the basis of charm and her outward beauty; neither did she qualify with appearance but the fear of the Lord. The revential fear of the Lord helped her to achieve a standard of excellence in every area of her life.
The Conclusion:
Matthew Henry’s Commentary suggests that the passage can also be applicable to the church of God; since the church is described as the Bride of Christ.
There is no need to be intimated by Mrs. Virtuous.
Now; I know that I am not alone. As sisters in Christ, we are not alone in our effort to meet the standard of Mrs. Virtuous; the brothers (the Church as a body) are also advised to strive for this level of excellence; as the bride of Christ. Hallelujah!
For these reasons sisters; do not be discouraged neither feel inferior to anyone. Do not give up. All your hard work and prayers are never in vain; in due season, you will see results. You will be honored and celebrated in Jesus name (amen). Here are some scriptures to meditate on.
Further Reading:
Portrait of a Matron: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/maclaren/proverbs/31.htm
Who can find a virtuous woman, for her price is far above rubies. https://biblehub.com/commentaries/mhc/proverbs/31.htm
Watch this as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85yOJJVObj4&t=2s
