Who is the woman of noble character?

READ: 2 Chronicles 1, 2; Proverbs 31; Acts. 3

SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 31: 10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

OBSERVATION: Precious stones or gemstones are rare; they are not available everywhere, and they are costly. So, everyone cannot afford to buy high-priced gemstones. Some consider Proverb 31:10 as a rhetorical question with an understanding that it is hard to find a woman of noble character. Some explain that finding a woman of noble character is more precious than any precious stone. In any case, Proverbs 31:10-31 presents a beautiful description of the characteristics and lifestyle of an ideal woman. Looking at the hard work and efforts of the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31, many think that who could ever live like that? However, Proverbs 31: 30 alludes that “a woman who fears the Lord” is that ideal, virtuous, noble, and excellent woman. We can find such god-fearing women everywhere. They are precious in the sight of God. A woman of noble character is indeed a crown to her family (Pro.12:4). Such noble women deserve our praise and honor.

APPLICATION: The modern world portrays that charm and beauty add value to a woman. Our media gives a distorted image of womanhood. But the Bible says, “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” I should remember, “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Sam.16:7). My God sees my heart that fears him. I should learn to see others, like God sees. As the Bible says, “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” The fear of the Lord gives me the wisdom to start or/and to continue to live a life that pleases him.

PRAYER: Father God, thank you for all the godly women in my family, church, society, and country. Lord, raise more such blessed women among us. Jesus, help me to see the image of God in each woman. Father, open my eyes and heart to fear the Lord. Amen.

 - Arputharaj Samuel

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