Post by Michael on Nov 1, 2007 9:53:14 GMT -5
On the 31st of October I read Proverbs Chapter 31. Also because I had been given a new Study Bible called the KJV Open Bible I read it in my new Bible. I was interested to see that the caption Wise Woman had been added at the start of verses 10-31.
As you probably know these verses are a portrait of a virtuous woman, super wife and mom plus noble character, etc and she has been labelled " Mrs Price Above Rubies."
The thing that was quickened to me on October 31 was this wise woman is a married lady!
If God has specifically told a woman not to get married ... fair enough. But when I hear a woman saying she doesn't want to get married... is it wise?
Other internal link on this subject are
*How To Find The Right Mate at
pafn777.proboards26.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1075902258
*Thinking Of Getting Married? at
www.angelfire.com/md3/pafn777/married.html
Pray that this posting will provoke a comment!
Every blessing,
Michael
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. ( Proverbs 31 ) |
As you probably know these verses are a portrait of a virtuous woman, super wife and mom plus noble character, etc and she has been labelled " Mrs Price Above Rubies."
The thing that was quickened to me on October 31 was this wise woman is a married lady!
If God has specifically told a woman not to get married ... fair enough. But when I hear a woman saying she doesn't want to get married... is it wise?
Other internal link on this subject are
*How To Find The Right Mate at
pafn777.proboards26.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1075902258
*Thinking Of Getting Married? at
www.angelfire.com/md3/pafn777/married.html
Pray that this posting will provoke a comment!
Every blessing,
Michael