THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN
WRITTEN BY DR. HESPEY
WHAT DOES VIRTUOUS WOMAN CONNOTES?
The ‘ESHET-CHAYIL’ is the Hebrew term for a virtuous woman or a woman of valor. ESHET is the word for woman, and CHAYIL is defined as valiant, strong or virtuous.
In Proverbs 31:10 (AMP) ESHET-CHAYIL is translated as “An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous]…” This term ESHET-CHAYIL or, the virtuous woman, is only found in the Bible three times. (Ruth 3:11, Proverbs 12:4 & Proverbs 31)
Proverbs 31:30 of a virtuous Woman says: “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.”
Having known the definition of a virtuous woman, the truth is, becoming a Proverbs 31 kind of woman isn’t as hard as you think. In fact, Proverbs 31 is not a checklist or a to do list. Instead, it’s a beautiful representation of what it means to be a virtuous woman.
Now let's get to know how being a virtuous woman today is possible and my guess is that you are already well on your way to living out God’s purpose for your life. And that’s what Proverbs 31 is really about, that is, living with purpose.
Today, Often women believe that Proverbs 31 doesn’t really apply to our modern lives. But I believe that God’s Word stands the test of time, don’t you? God’s Word is still relevant today! These efficiency of the Proverbs 31 kind of Woman demonstrate how, as Christian women today, we can all be Proverbs 31 Women.
Now let's discuss a virtuous woman in relation to the followings:
- Faith
- Maritally
- Nurturing
- Dealings
- Prudence
- Home Building
- Time
- Decency
• In Faith: A Virtuous Woman serves God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She seeks His will for her life and follows His ways just as found in (Proverbs 31:26, Proverbs 31:29–31, Matthew 22:37, John 14:15, Psalm 119:15).
• Maritally: A Virtuous Woman respects her husband. She does him good all the days of her life. She is trustworthy and a helpmate in relation to (Proverbs 31: l11-12, Proverbs 31:23, Proverbs 31:28, 1 Peter 3, Ephesians 5, Genesis 2:18)
• In Nurturing: A Virtuous Woman teaches
her children the ways of her Father in heaven. She nurtures her children with the love of Christ, disciplines them with care and wisdom, and trains them in the way they should go. (Proverbs 31:28, Proverbs 31:26, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6, Luke 18:16) clarifies more.
• In Dealings: A Virtuous Woman deals with her husband, her family, her friends, and her neighbours with a gentleness and loving spirit. She is charitable, she never withhold her love for humanity. (Proverbs 31:12, Proverbs 31:15, Proverbs 31:20, 1 Corinthians 13:13)
• Prudence: A Virtuous Woman seeks her husband’s approval before making purchases and spends money wisely. She is necessarily not an accountant, but she is prudent & careful to purchase quality items which her family needs. (Proverbs 31:14,
Proverbs 31:16, Proverbs 31:18, 1 Timothy 6:10, Ephesians 5:23, Deuteronomy 14:22, Numbers 18:26)
• Homebuilding: A Virtuous Woman is a
homemaker. She creates an inviting atmosphere of
warmth and love for her family and guests. She uses hospitality to minister to those around her. (Proverbs 31:15, Proverbs 31:20–22, Proverbs 31:27, Titus 2:5, 1 Peter 4:9, Hebrews 13:2)
• Time: A Virtuous Woman uses her time wisely. She works diligently to complete her daily tasks. She does not spend time dwelling on those things that do not please the Lord. (Proverbs 31:13, Proverbs 31:19, Proverbs 31:27, Ecclesiastes 3, Proverbs 16:9,
Philippians 4:8)
• Decency: A Virtuous Woman is a woman of worth and beauty. She has the inner beauty that only comes
from Christ. She uses her creativity and sense of style
to create beauty in her life and the lives of her loved ones. Her way of life pleases the Lord at all time. (Proverbs 31:10, Proverbs 31:21–22, Proverbs 31:24-25, Isaiah 61:10,
1 Timothy 2:9, 1 Peter 3:1–6)
If we flip back a few pages in our Bible to Proverbs 9:10 we see that the “fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding”. This virtuous woman became the amazing woman she was because she knew and feared God.
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