As we reflect on marriage again this week, we will consider the way of wisdom described in Proverbs 31. However, Proverbs 31 is really a famous summary of the many virtues and blessings of godly Wisdom, personified as a woman earlier in the book (Proverbs 1:20-23; 8:1-9:12) and contrasted with another woman named Folly (see Proverbs 9:13-18). Verses 1-9 and 10-31 follow much the same pattern.
In Proverbs 31, Wisdom is personified as a “wife of noble character;” but this is not simply a training manual dictating how godly mothers and wives are supposed to act.” Instead, it shows how all God’s people can practice wisdom in their daily lives. What do we see?
The life of wisdom and noble character is indeed busy! Creative in business and agriculture, using the resources God provides, considering opportunities for growth and improvement, sharing with the poor and needy, and diligently working toward the future with the sure hope of blessing. This is the kind of life that honors God with hard work and “faithful instruction” so that others may see the way of wisdom and God may be praised.
While the focus this week will be on the role of women in the family, we must remember that both men and women who seek to honor God need to be guided by wisdom. If they are single, they should strive to live for these ideals. If they are married, a wife and husband should work together to glorify and serve God.
And remember that all of us, whether married or single, are called to blossom into all God created us to be!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Aaron
In Proverbs 31, Wisdom is personified as a “wife of noble character;” but this is not simply a training manual dictating how godly mothers and wives are supposed to act.” Instead, it shows how all God’s people can practice wisdom in their daily lives. What do we see?
The life of wisdom and noble character is indeed busy! Creative in business and agriculture, using the resources God provides, considering opportunities for growth and improvement, sharing with the poor and needy, and diligently working toward the future with the sure hope of blessing. This is the kind of life that honors God with hard work and “faithful instruction” so that others may see the way of wisdom and God may be praised.
While the focus this week will be on the role of women in the family, we must remember that both men and women who seek to honor God need to be guided by wisdom. If they are single, they should strive to live for these ideals. If they are married, a wife and husband should work together to glorify and serve God.
And remember that all of us, whether married or single, are called to blossom into all God created us to be!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Aaron
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