The document describes the virtues of virtuous women as defined in the book of Proverbs. It lists several virtues virtuous women possess, including faith, being a trustworthy wife and mother, caring for her health and family, serving others, managing her finances wisely, working industriously, using her time well, demonstrating inner and outer beauty, and having great value. The overall message is that God seeks virtuous women who exemplify these characteristics and excel in their devotion to Him.
4. Women are Valuable
Everything was Not Good until God made
woman Then and only then was everything
Very Good.
The Bible takes a great amount of space to talk
about the godly women in the OT & NT.
We must encourage women (and girls) to serve
God in every part of their lives.
God seeks Virtuous Women
Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies
5. VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE:
Proverbs
31:29 "Many
daughters have
done well, But
you excel them
all."
FAITH
She serves God with
all her heart.
She seeks His will for
her life
She follows His ways
6. VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE:
Proverbs 31:11-12 11 The
heart of her husband safely
trusts her; So he will have no
lack of gain. 12 She does him
good and not evil All the
days of her life.
Proverbs 31:23 Her husband
is known in the gates, When
he sits among the elders of
the land.
MARRIAGE
She respects her
husband
She does him good
She is a trustworthy help
meet
7. VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE:
Proverbs 31:28-29 28
Her children rise up and
call her blessed; Her
husband also, and he
praises her: 29 "Many
daughters have done
well, But you excel
them all."
MOTHERING
She teaches her children
the way of God
She nurtures (feeds)
them physically and
spiritually
She disciplines with love
8. VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE:
Proverbs 31:14-15 14
She is like the merchant
ships, She brings her
food from afar. 15 She
also rises while it is yet
night, And provides
food for her household,
And a portion for her
maidservants.
HEALTH
She care of her body and
health
She prepares healthy
food for her family
9. VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE:
Proverbs 31:15 She also
rises while it is yet night,
And provides food for her
household, And a portion
for her maidservants.
Proverbs 31:20 She
extends her hand to the
poor, Yes, she reaches out
her hands to the needy.
SERVICE
She serves her family
and guests
She has a loving, gentle
spirit
She is charitable
10. VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE:
Proverbs 31:16 She
considers a field and buys
it; From her profits she
plants a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:18 She
perceives that her
merchandise is good, And
her lamp does not go out
by night.
FINANCES
She spends money
wisely
She is careful to
purchase quality items
She has good business
sense
11. VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE:
Proverbs 31:13 She
seeks wool and flax,
And willingly works with
her hands.
Proverbs 31:24 She
makes linen garments
and sells them, And
supplies sashes for the
merchants.
INDUSTRY
She works with her
hands
She works willingly,
without a grumble
or complaint
12. VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE:
Proverbs 31:27 She
watches over the ways
of her household, And
does not eat the bread
of idleness.
Proverbs 31:15 She also
rises while it is yet
night, And provides
food for her household,
TIME
She uses her time
wisely
She does not waste
time
She is not lazy
13. VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE:
Proverbs 31:21-22 21
She is not afraid of
snow for her household,
For all her household is
clothed with scarlet. 22
She makes tapestry for
herself; Her clothing is
fine linen and purple.
BEAUTY
She is a woman of inner
and outer beauty
She uses style, fashion
and dress to
demonstrate her faith
and devotion to God
14. VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE:
GREAT VALUE
1 Peter 3:1-2 1 Wives, likewise, be submissive
to your own husbands, that even if some do
not obey the word, they, without a word, may
be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when
they observe your chaste conduct
accompanied by fear.
15. VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE:
GREAT VALUE
1 Peter 3:3-4 3 Do not let your adornment be
merely outward--arranging the hair, wearing
gold, or putting on fine apparel-- 4 rather let it
be the hidden person of the heart, with the
incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet
spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God