The Woman Of Proverbs 31 - Her Promise

The Woman of Proverbs 31 - Her Promise

Many women find Proverbs 31 discouraging. Don’t let that happen to you. Remember, this very capable woman is ultimately praised not so much for all she accomplishes as for one thing: She fears the Lord. The woman who is worthy of praise is not necessarily the one who does all her own sewing or is a great cook or is a natural beauty — the woman who gets the praise is the woman who fears the Lord. That’s the target to aim for. Not outward beauty. Not a perfectly decorated home. Not even more intellectual knowledge or business acumen. Instead, aim for a bold, all-consuming love for God. Then you too will be worthy of praise.

Promises in Scripture

The fear of the LORD — that is wisdom,
and to shun evil is understanding.

— Job 28:28

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

— Proverbs 31:30

“Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind”; and, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

— Luke 10:27