Proverbs 31:27

 Proverbs 31:27 She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. ESV

This verse holds so much! One little sentence, but so much importance. We've already seen how Woman 31 keeps such good management over her home in the tangible, physical sense. But here she's looking to the “ways” of her household....the “going ons” inside her home.

We are the gatekeepers of our home! Do we know what's going on in our homes? What comes through the door via internet, tv, music, cell phones, friends, even school work? We MUST be vigilant in protecting our household. No one else is going to protect our family for us. The government doesn't have our family's Spiritual well-being in mind. Our culture is aimed at destroying godly family structures. And our church, well, as much as our church family would love to help protect each and every person from evil, GOD put us in charge of each of our households. We can find support, encouragement, and advice from our fellow Christians, but the job of protecting our families and households is given to us by GOD.

The second part of that sentence might as well say, “does not spend time online.” We all joke about facebook and it's time-sucking abilities. But in reality all of the social media, instant access wifi, and constant connection to the world wide web of (mis)information can suck up so much more than just our time. Be wise with your time “online”. Be wary of more than just “wasting time”. If you're online, connecting with someone or something, sending messages, etc.... be sure that it's uplifting, Christ honoring, and not sucking you down a hole of muck and distractions!