The Proverbs 31 Woman

The Proverbs 31 Woman was never a REAL person, she never existed in human form with a name and birth date. She WAS a “woman” that had all the qualities that a mother wanted her son searching for in his future bride. Woman 31 is a role model, a goal to strive for. She is NOT presented to us to make us feel small or inadequate. Set aside your checklist, NO woman will ever perfectly measure up to Woman 31. Instead, let's learn from her. Let's not shy away from her, fearing her perfection. She represents the ultimate guide to look up to, presented by GOD. Let's SEEK to be this kind of GODLY woman.

Over the next twenty-one days please join me as we read and dwell on each verse concerning Woman 31 through Proverbs 31:10-31. We'll take some time each day and meditate on just one verse from Proverbs 31. Occasionally I'll pull in some extra scripture to help us understand and elaborate on GOD's best for our lives. Regardless whether you're a wife, a mom, a single woman, a grandmother, a working woman, a housewife, fresh out of high school, or struggling to remember high school; we can ALL learn something from this amazing guide that GOD placed in his word just for us women!

I've used the ESV for all scripture texts, but occasionally mention other translations in regards to various word usages in an attempt to fully understand and unwrap this amazing woman GOD has presented us to follow by example.

Proverbs 31:10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. ESV

Excellent: Possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good. The KJV uses the word virtuous {wife}: conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright; chaste.

I can't help but think of how Woman 31 would stand out in today's culture of “Political Correctness”. Is it easy to stand out and be different? Not usually! But notice the second sentence in this verse, Woman 31's value is precious, precious beyond the value of jewels. We may not see instant value in relation to our actions and desire to stand out as a GODLY woman, but GOD has placed great value on our lives. With Woman 31 as our role model we should stand out from the crowds of today's culture; being a beacon and a shining light of difference, of excellence, as we take on the tasks GOD has entrusted us to do!