The Virtuous Woman is defined. Proverbs 31 The Virtuous Woman is defined. The bar is set high so all can seek to reach it.

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.

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

VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: MARRIAGE She respects her husband 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 helpmeet

VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: MOTHERING 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

VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: HEALTH 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

VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: SERVICE 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

VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: FINANCES 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

VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: INDUSTRY 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

VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: HOMEMAKING Proverbs 31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates. HOMEMAKING She is a homemaker She creates a living environment for family and guests

VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: TIME 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 wast time She is not lazy

VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: BEAUTY 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

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.

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.