As I continue to study Proverbs 31, I am thinking more and more about excellent speech that glories God. I want my words like King Lemuel's mother to sink deep down into my son's heart and bring life. I want them to sink down into my heart and show Jesus to a others who do not know Him. I don't want my words to just be instructions or routine words. I need God's inspired word to bring life. As I read today's scripture Proverbs 31:10, I was reminded that the fear of the Lord brings wisdom. As I respect and I am in awe of Jesus, I want to do what His Word says. In the past as I studied wisdom, I was struck by Proverb 14:1 about a wise woman builds her home but a foolish woman tears down her house with her own hands. In the application section of today's verse I address this question I had to God "How do I build and not tear down?"
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10
Amplified Version: 10 A capable, intelligent, and [b]virtuous woman—who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
Observation(s):
1. God made us to be capable to the tasks he sets before us
2. God gave us intelligence and wisdom to do what he wants us to do as a wife.
3. God gives us the virtues of Himself to bring Him Glory in our marriage.
4. God calls us virtuous women more precious than jewels and thus we will be to our husbands as well.
5. God values us and we are to be valued more than rubies (or pearls
Application(s)
Today as I read Proverbs 31:10, I was reminded that a wise woman builds her house but a foolish woman tears it down. Proverbs 14:1 says that a wise woman builds her home but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. Likewise, Proverbs 9:1 says "wisdom has built her house, she has hewn out the seven pillars." I have been asking God "How does a wise woman build her house rather than tear it down?" I once came across something about the seven pillars that I have continued to think about. This study reminds me of the seven pillars as they apply to noble, virtuous character.
The seven qualities mentioned were what were found in the Beatitude (which I always like they are attitudes we are to be) and wisdom which is from above found in James (rather than demonic wisdom).
The Qualities in the Beatitudes/Sermon on the Mount are:
1. Pure in Heart
2. Peacemakers
3. Meek
4. Poor in Spirit
5. Merciful
6. Hunger and thirst for righteousness
7. Mourn
The Qualities in James 3:13-18 are:
1. Pure
2. Peaceable
3. Gentle
4. Willing to yield
5. Full of mercy and good fruits (good fruits could also go with 6 to correspond to above Sermon on the Mount)
6. Without partiality
7. Without hypocrisy
The definition of noble is possessing outstanding qualities and I believe the above seven are within that definition. Also virtuous can also mean righteous . God has been showing me in His word how to build a home that lasts. It is a home built on His wisdom and not my own reasoning or demonic wisdom which is from below.
Scripture: Proverbs 12:1A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
Observation: Proverbs 31:10 mentioned jewels and rubies and this scripture mentions crown. Both are symbols of royalty.
Application: to bring life and richness to husband rather than decay. God has been showing me how to defer to my husband to make him shine rather than take center stage.
Prayer: Lord, I pray I glorify you as I go about many ordinary tasks in my home. May I do everything as onto you. May I do it all with praise and thanksgiving. Make me a crown for my husband to wear. Thank you Jesus for giving me a new heart to know your word and to have power to obey. I pray my home is not a place of bitter envy or self seeking which is demonic wisdom. May I with your power and strength hew out the seven pillars of your wisdom as I stand in awe of you.
The seven qualities mentioned were what were found in the Beatitude (which I always like they are attitudes we are to be) and wisdom which is from above found in James (rather than demonic wisdom).
Matthew 5:3-10
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
1. Pure in Heart
2. Peacemakers
3. Meek
4. Poor in Spirit
5. Merciful
6. Hunger and thirst for righteousness
7. Mourn
Heavenly Versus Demonic Wisdom - James 3:13-18
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. 16 For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. 18 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.1. Pure
2. Peaceable
3. Gentle
4. Willing to yield
5. Full of mercy and good fruits (good fruits could also go with 6 to correspond to above Sermon on the Mount)
6. Without partiality
7. Without hypocrisy
The definition of noble is possessing outstanding qualities and I believe the above seven are within that definition. Also virtuous can also mean righteous . God has been showing me in His word how to build a home that lasts. It is a home built on His wisdom and not my own reasoning or demonic wisdom which is from below.
Scripture: Proverbs 12:1A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
Observation: Proverbs 31:10 mentioned jewels and rubies and this scripture mentions crown. Both are symbols of royalty.
Application: to bring life and richness to husband rather than decay. God has been showing me how to defer to my husband to make him shine rather than take center stage.
Prayer: Lord, I pray I glorify you as I go about many ordinary tasks in my home. May I do everything as onto you. May I do it all with praise and thanksgiving. Make me a crown for my husband to wear. Thank you Jesus for giving me a new heart to know your word and to have power to obey. I pray my home is not a place of bitter envy or self seeking which is demonic wisdom. May I with your power and strength hew out the seven pillars of your wisdom as I stand in awe of you.
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