THE WOMAN OF HIGH ESTEEM
Prov. 18:22 “Whosoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour of the Lord”
Marriage is God's plan for a godly family . The Christian family is a microcosm of God's family with the husband representing the heavenly Father , the wife :Christ and the children :the body of believers. God's family is a homogeneous indivisible entity. God places much premium on the family because it is how nations are formed. Stability in a nation starts with stable families: the result of a godly man being married to a godly woman. Sad families produce bitter citizens and an unstable country therefore, nation building and stability begins at the family level.
A godly woman is gracious and honorable (Proverbs. 11:16) honours elders ,this is usually the first thing you' will notice about a godly woman , she recognizes the blessing in greetings and salutations (Luke 1:41)
She makes her husband proud ,. Proverbs 12:4 NLT says "A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones." she never diminishes his worth in the public domain and commits herself to praying for his well-being and progress.
She is full of wisdom, knowledge and understanding (Proverbs. 19:14b) and depends on God for sustenance (Romans.1:17). She is kindhearted Proverbs 31:26 NLT says "When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness." she is courteous and does not use vulgar language in her speech.
She is hard-working and abhors idleness Proverbs 31:19 NLT says "Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber." She is also a philanthropist Proverbs 31:20 NLT says "She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy" she is a shrewd businesswoman , not a wasteful spender who lives above her means Proverbs 31:16 NLT says "She goes to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard.". She is a light to the ungodly, through her services ,the ungodly are attracted to the kingdom of God.
An ungodly wife is loud-mouthed , stubborn and often neglects her home (Proverbs. 7:11) She is idle and has no time to study the scriptures, wandering from house to house,a busybody and a tattler , (1Timothy 5:13. )She invests more on her physical appearance than on godly virtues. Bored by the teaching of the gospel. Beauty cannot save a marriage from failing but a godly character obtained from sound teachings can (Proverbs 11;22, Prov. 31:30) character is achieved by having godly mentors to whom one is submissive to and regular fellowship with God's people; more time and resources should be spent on developing a meek and quiet spirit than on fashion. Fashion is a creation from God designed to attract man to God and not the other way round (1Peter 3:3-5)
Some of the godly wife's duties include being a ready , exciting and enriching companion to her husband Prov. 31;11, Mal 2:14b she does so lovingly without complaints while pleasing her husband (Prov. 31:12 Titus. 2:4, 1 Cor.7:34b) and because of the loving relationship between them she has no problem submitting to his authority because failure to do so hinders prayers from being answered Col. 3:18. ; ICor.11:3, 1Cor.11:8,9, Eph 5:33b, .These virtues are not limited to women only : men inclusive , for in Christ Jesus the sexes have equal standing with God. Gal 3:28 says "There ...is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus."
Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me for my sins against you , I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation, I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and grace for excellence and productivity in a loving family relationship in Jesus name.
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