Proverbs 31 has been thrown around loosely for centuries. The understanding and yearning to be this type of woman is hard to hold a light to for many women, and the men who desire to be completed by this woman. The description of the virtuous woman is designed to show what wives the women should make and what wives the men should choose. We have a comparison of this in the New Testament I Timothy 2:9, 10; I Peter 3:1-6, where the duty prescribed to wives agrees with this description of a good wife.
If we begin to look at certain literature we see no finer tribute to the domestic virtues and spiritual qualities of women than in the beautiful poem dedicated to the gifted mother. We have to give praise for the feminine virtues and beauty and the inner and outer beauty of a good woman is praised.
In this s*x-crazed world, when women, generally, are sacrificing their characteristic femininity and nobility and are as nicotine-doped as men, it is encouraging to know that there are those Christian women, wives and mothers who strive to keep themselves unspotted from the world. Although often weary in their tasks, for theirs is no forty hour week job, they are never weary of their tasks. They spend their lives unknown by the world in the narrow circle of their home within which they labor unceasingly for God and others, but they will not lose their reward. God’s eye is upon them as they live out their lives in the midst of His will amid all the cares, trials and sorrows of the home. One day, when the books are opened, their devotion will be commended by Him who sees and knows all.
A virtuous woman is a queen among women with prominent features of character that is noticeable, and could be preached about as well as taught about.
She lives for her home and family. She is a sharp business woman. She is self-disciplined and without drama. She has good and refined tastes. She is a commendable mother and wife. She is virtuous because she is spiritually minded.
Happy is the husband of a virtuous wife, The number of his days is doubted. A worthy wife is the joy of her husband, And he passes his years in peace. The virtuous wife is a good gift; She shall be given to those who fear the Lord. Rich or poor, her husband has a joyful heart, And gaiety shines from his face at all times.
Archbishop Danette M. Scott, Ph.D. A Ray of Hope Ministries Christian Center Sr. Pastor www.AROHMCC.org
With so many titles Archbishop, Doctor, and Pastor...it hard to figure how to address. Anyway, every man with values desires a virtuous woman. Enjoyed reading your account of characteristics of such a woman. Only thing would add from a man perspective is that a virtuous woman should have love for herself. A man can appreciate a woman that takes the time to keep her hair clean, her toes clean, her arm and feet clean, her teeth clean, her ears and skin clean. It is easier to love thyself if you know thyself. So a women should know where she came from and who she is and be correct about it if true love of thyself can exist. As a man, my feel is confident that a woman can take care of a man if she can take care of herself. www.trafford.com/02-2972..........21st Century Vision for Black America
Sunday, May 2nd 2010 at 12:00AM
jamal Abraham
Only thing would add from a man perspective is that a virtuous woman should have [love for herself.]
Bro. Jamal now here is something I can agree with you on. Who can a woman love her neighbor as herself if she doesn't know how to love her self? It's kind of impossible and I found that out early in my life.
Sunday, May 2nd 2010 at 6:42AM
Jen Fad
... one other thing... you made me chuckle with your opening to Sis. Danette, but it looks like you sorted it out by addressing her as a sister for which she is... a dear sister at that.
Sunday, May 2nd 2010 at 6:43AM
Jen Fad
Thank you Bro. Jamal. I see your point, but its a given when a woman can do all the things that require her to be a virtuous woman. A man would and should choose a woman that visibly had her herself together. Love it! GBY
Sunday, May 2nd 2010 at 10:28PM
Apostle Danette M. Vercher, Ph.D.
