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A Virtuous Woman - A Mother's Day Message

proverbs 31:1-31’

A Mother's Day Message

Confession Of Faith: I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel.I am moved by what I believe.

I believe the WORD of God The victory is mine! - I have it Now!I can see it through the eyes of my faith

Peggy Lee - I'm A Woman

Peggy Lee - I'm A Woman

I can wash out 44 pairs of socks and have 'em hangin out on the line I can starch & iron 2 dozens shirts 'fore you can count from 1 to 9

I can scoop up a great big dipper full of lard from the drippins can Throw it in the skillet, go out & do my shopping, be back before it melts in the pan 'Cause I'm a woman!

W-O-M-A-N, I'll say it again

Throw it in the skillet, go out & do my shopping, be back before it melts in the pan 'Cause I'm a woman!

W-O-M-A-N, I'll say it again

I can rub & scrub this old house til it's shinin like a dime Feed the baby, grease the car, & powder my face at the same time Get all dressed up, go out and swing til 4 a.m. and then Lay down at 5, jump up at 6, and start all over again 'Cause I'm a woman!

W-O-M-A-N, I'll say it again

Feed the baby, grease the car, & powder my face at the same time Get all dressed up, go out and swing til 4 a.m. and then

Lay down at 5, jump up at 6, and start all over again 'Cause I'm a woman!

W-O-M-A-N, I'll say it again

If you come to me sickly you know I'm gonna make you well If you come to me all hexed up you know I'm gonna break the spell If you come to me hungry you know I'm gonna fill you full of grits If it's lovin you're likin, I'll kiss you and give you the shiverin' fits 'Cause I'm a woman!

W-O-M-A-N, I'll say it again

If you come to me all hexed up you know I'm gonna break the spell If you come to me hungry you know I'm gonna fill you full of grits If it's lovin you're likin, I'll kiss you and give you the shiverin' fits 'Cause I'm a woman!

W-O-M-A-N, I'll say it again

I can stretch!

a green back dollar bill from here to kindom come!

I can play the numbers pay the bills and still end up with some!I got a twenty-dollar gold piece says there ain't nothing I can't do I can make a dress out of a feed bag and I can make a man out of you

I got a twenty-dollar gold piece says there ain't nothing I can't do

I can make a dress out of a feed bag and I can make a man out of you

'Cause I'm a woman!

W-O-M-A-N, I'll say it again 'Cause I'm a woman!

W-O-M-A-N, and that's all.

'Cause I'm a woman!

W-O-M-A-N, and that's all.

INTRODUCTION

(31:10-31) Chapter 31 of the Book of Proverbs is presented as advice which King Lemuel's mother gave to him, about how a virtuous king should reign, and also detailing the attributes of a virtuous wife or ideal woman.

The second section of text of this chapter directs women to be industrious and fear the Lord.

The 10th to 31st verses of the chapter are a praise of the good wife, woman mother, a definition of an "ideal woman".

This is a summary of the good woman's character.

This depicts how a woman of wisdom conducts herself both in and outside the home!

1. (31:10-12) She has an excellent, noble character.

The first and foremost quality of a treasured wife is not outer beauty but inner character.

The subject of this lesson is introduced in the first verse of this passage: it is the virtuous woman—an excellent and capable woman of noble character.

a.

She is very rare (v.

10).

Like wisdom itself, the noble woman is a rare and precious treasure.

She is more valuable than rubies Scripture is saying, then, that the value of a virtuous woman is far greater than rubies, and greatly to be desired.

Indeed, she is a gift from the Lord (19:14).

b.

She is trustworthy: Her husband can rely on her (vv.

11-12).

The excellent wife’s husband has complete confidence in her.

He knows that her heart is completely devoted to him.

This virtue alone is priceless.

Her blessed husband never has to worry about her fidelity.

He never questions her motives and he never doubts her word.

He understands the nature of men, that his wife will sometimes catch the eye of other men, but it does not bother him.

In his heart he knows that she would never betray him, never do anything to hurt him or cause him shame.

She will always act in his best interests.

His heart is secure in her lifelong faithfulness: all the days of her life she will be good for him and do good for him.

A trustworthy wife satisfies him and makes him content (v.

11b).

Indeed, she enriches his life, enhances his esteem, and meets his needs.

She completely fulfills him.

He is settled, stable, and most satisfied with her.

1. (31:13-16) She manages her household well.

This capable woman is exclusively dedicated to her husband and entirely devoted to her home.

These are her top priorities, given to us by inspiration of the Holy Spirit in this order.

The home is founded upon the lifelong love commitment between a husband and a wife.

Together they comprise the core of the home, and together they build a household—a family—upon their love.

This family is the focus and the fruit of the godly woman’s life, next to her personal devotion to her husband.

a.

She provides clothing (selects and sews wool…) (v.

13).

The worthy wife’s family is well-clothed by her hand.

It expresses that her work is not a duty, it is the desire of her heart; it is not drudgery, it is the delight of her life; it is not a punishment, it is a pleasure.

All that she does for her family is truly a labor of love.

By preparing clothing for your family, you also teach your children what is appropriate to wear

b.

She purchases food (v.

14).

The noble woman’s family is not only well-clothed but also well-fed.

Scripture likens her food- shopping expedition to that of merchants’ ships that sail in from afar, suggesting that she fills her bags with an assortment of interesting items like spices from far away lands.

No doubt, she delights in preparing menus filled with variety, so she uses a mixture of seasonings to flavor the foods she prepares.

Like weaving and sewing her family’s clothing, making meals for them is a joy for her and gives her great satisfaction.

c.

She gets up early and prepares breakfast (v.

15a).

This noble woman has a family and a house to run and therefore cannot afford the luxury of sleeping late.

She is up before daylight to prepare breakfast for her family.

d.

She plans the day’s work for her servants (v.

15b).

As a busy wife and mother—or perhaps just one or the other—it is usually impossible for you to sleep late.

You have to discipline yourself to arise early so you can complete all that is required of you.

Furthermore, in most cultures today, few women have the privilege being stay-at-home wives and mothers.

It is necessary for most women to work outside the home to help support their families.

In these cases, an excellent wife and mother makes the sacrifice of rising early to see that her families’ needs are still met.

If your work schedule makes this impossible, sit down and discuss your schedule with your family.

Together, come up with a plan to ensure that things continue to run smoothly in your absence.

Explain that part of your duty before you go to bed is to make sure they are prepared for the next day with appropriate clothing and a healthy breakfast.

e.

She takes care of household affairs (finances, purchases, gardens, vineyards…) (v.

16).

The exceptional woman is enterprising: through her labor and investments she contributes to her family’s income.

1. (31:17-19) She is diligent and hard-working.

Interestingly, lazyness is one of the most ridiculed and despised vices in Proverbs.