Verse of the Day May 14th
Proverbs 31:30 (CSB)
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
Meaning of the Verse:
Full passage:
10 Who can find a wife of noble character?
She is far more precious than jewels.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will not lack anything good.
12 She rewards him with good, not evil,
all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
and works with willing hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from far away.
15 She rises while it is still night
and provides food for her household
and portions for her female servants.
16 She evaluates a field and buys it;
she plants a vineyard with her earnings.
17 She draws on her strength
and reveals that her arms are strong.
18 She sees that her profits are good,
and her lamp never goes out at night.
19 She extends her hands to the spinning staff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
20 Her hands reach out to the poor,
and she extends her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid for her household when it snows,
for all in her household are doubly clothed.
22 She makes her own bed coverings;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known at the city gates,
where he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes and sells linen garments;
she delivers belts to the merchants.
25 Strength and honor are her clothing,
and she can laugh at the time to come.
26 Her mouth speaks wisdom,
and loving instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the activities of her household
and is never idle.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also praises her:
29 “Many women have done noble deeds,
but you surpass them all!”
30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,
but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
31 Give her the reward of her labor,
and let her works praise her at the city gates.
Explanation: This passage is about " In Praise of a Wife of Noble Character" In the book of Proverbs Solomon is giving wisdom to his son teaching him and instructing him in both wisdom and understanding. As in the first passage of Proverbs 1:1-7
"The Purpose of Proverbs"
1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:2 For learning wisdom and discipline; for understanding insightful sayings;3 for receiving prudent instructionin righteousness, justice, and integrity;4 for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced, knowledge and discretion to a young man—5 let a wise person listen and increase learning, and let a discerning person obtain guidance—6 for understanding a proverb or a parable, the words of the wise, and their riddles.
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Now In Solomon's life like everyone else has made many sinful mistakes one major one being with becoming lustful with women. So, in his wisdom, he is telling his son to strive for a wife of noble character. In line with today's world, this passage is saying, find yourself a wife of good character a Godly woman rather than a worldly woman. This instruction is good for both men and women, showing the true value of a woman contrary to the world's definition.
In a day and age like this, I believe more women should know their values of the Bible's values than the world’s. So many lies have been said to you, even the way you are treated most of the time. The world sees you as glorified sex dolls, lowering your standards and your value for the same cost as drive-through. God instructed man to protect his most precious creation women, which is the reason why Satan attacked Eve in the garden when Adam wasn't there. Because he knew how important women were and that if Adam was there he would protect her from satan. You see God puts man upfront as a leader to protect both women and the children. Both weaker vessels are susceptible to the lies of satan.
But the devil wants to make women hate men so they can be up on the front lines so he can attack them easier. A husband protects the home and keeps them safe, and well-versed in the word of God. But the woman's job is to make sure all is stable in the home. Not just "Cooking and Cleaning" but emotional stability.
The man needs someone softer he can trust with his heart, thats why men don't just open up to anyone. Plus when the man comes home from a long day, he is supposed to pick up where his wife left off giving her the support she needs as well. Men need to know that they can be trusting and they are doing what's right for the family through their hard work but a woman needs to know that they are valued, loved, and cared for. They both love each other seeing each other's important roles, supporting one another. One for strength and leadership and the other for emotional stability.
That's why a man needs to be reminded that his strength and leadership are valued and they come from the Lord. For women, the acts they do and their beauty and virtue need to be shown as valued and that it comes from the lord. That's why in the world system, they strive to make men softer and women not see their correct value. We see now that women don't see men fit to lead. And men don't see women fit to be wives. All planned by satan.
For example, the one-unit vote system was made to make a decision as a household. A loving husband and wife are joined as one, so they can agree on which is the best decision as one with the man being the representative of the household to go and put their vote in as one. But the enemy ruins that so that the men's leadership was made as a dictatorship or has been overruled by their wives to get their way in voting. Then things have to split to become more independent and separated from each other. Which is the enemy's plan but in reality, we both need each other.
The greatest bond is between a man and a woman. Their unity represents (God and the church) flipping it, shows that the church or God's people is in charge of God. Making them above God. That's why when the Bible says " A woman can't teach" which means preach or be a pastor. God put that in place, not to be"sexist" or "Degrading or say "man is better" its because from the beginning the devil was after women. He knew if he got to Eve, man would fall. God knowing that satan is targeting women is having men in the front line protecting them. Plus, it's probably not the best of ideas to put an attacker's target up and in front of them so they can fall. Satan knows the power a woman can have over a man. To connect to the heart and soul to control them. Also, Satan knows God's structure and tries his best to destroy man, making them not strong enough to lead, too prideful to listen, or foolish enough to attack women for him.
I say, Fragile child of God, please stop listening to the world. Know your true beautiful value and your worth. Because you're worth more than a simple date or a $10 subscription to see you reveal yourself. Worth more than lifeless eyes filled with lust looking at you through a screen. If you seek this and gain pleasure from this, making many men fall for you. It will only lower your value at the end, leaving you empty with nothing.
And you men as well, stop degrading women in your life. You, thinking they are just a walking pleasure instrument that you can use then just throw them away. We all need to do better, but its starts with realizing your value and the price that Jesus paid for it in his death for me and you. He didn't spend $20 for a meal then say thats all you are worth to me. No, on the contrary, if a Man truly can't lay down his life for you then he's a boy still has not met the qualifications of manhood yet. Stop looking for boys and look for true men of God.
Start preparing for womanhood. And men, start preparing for manhood and stop dating little girls that seek to only gossip and have fun. Not ready to be mothers, as well as you being fathers. Because in God's perfect plan, we are not to complete each other. But when together with God in the middle. Then we are complete and you can enjoy each other and become lost in your love for one other and that is pleasing to God. This creates a strong bond that not even the enemy can break.
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