Proverbs 31:3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
It is one thing to have a gift, and an entirely different thing to not use it or take heed of it (because of a distraction). Solomon, the wisest man, would have done well to obey God's commands, but when tempted- take heed of this proverb. I've questioned why the woman seems to have a writable role in many downfalls of godly men throughout the old testament. It's not the woman's fault, but the man's. Whenever the man takes his focus away from #1 priority-God, then he's doomed for destruction. If the man's focus in regards to relationships is not on God...where else would it be, but a woman? So is it safe to say that man has 2 focuses in regards to relationship, either God or woman? ...maybe that's stretching it.
My point is, finally we have a portrait of what a godly woman and wife is! Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies (Proverbs 31:10).
Proverbs 31:25-31
Strength and honour are her clothing: and she shalll rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom: and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Scripture Memory:
James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
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1 comment:
I agree. I don't think it's always the woman's fault. As men, we have tendencies to fall for ladies. These men have allowed women to take the place of God in their lives, which is very dangerous! In the NT, Jesus says that man can't have two masters. God must be the master, women are second.
"Who can find a virtuous woman?" - That's a very good question
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