I've talked with many women who are frustrated by the Proverbs 31 woman! She seems so perfect – so unattainable – so unrealistic!
What do we do with this?
We could go the route of saying, "this is impossible – I can't be that!"
But scripture reminds us that God's standard is not attainable in this life! "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"!
But the standard of truth – of justice – of beauty – remains!
Proverbs 31 shows us Lady Wisdom. Proverbs 1-9 had introduced us to Lady Wisdom – as the Father called his Son to "get wisdom" – to marry Wisdom – to spend his life with Wisdom! Proverbs 31 shows us what Lady Wisdom looks like in her earthly garb – you might say.
Proverbs 31 shows us a woman who fears the LORD. She is strong – confident – wise – caring. It's worth noting that when Paul describes the things that should characterize a widow in 1 Timothy 5, he draws on these same themes.
Notice that Paul says that this is what she should have done before she became a widow! Young ladies – take note! This is what you should start doing now!
"having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work." (1 Tim 5:10)
Truly as the husband of Proverbs 31 says, "Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all..."
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