Monday, May 13, 2013

Godly women

I chanced upon this verse:

A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She’s like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises. She’s up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day. She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she’s put aside, plants a garden. First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started. She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day. She’s skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking. She’s quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor. She doesn’t worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear. She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks. Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers. She designs gowns and sells them, brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops. Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile. When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly. She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive. Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise: “Many women have done wonderful things, but you’ve outclassed them all!” Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything she deserves! Festoon her life with praises!
Proverbs 31:10, 27-28 MSG

A good woman is hard to find. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of God. woman who lives in the fear of God. You must be thinking, we are all guys here, how does this verse apply to us? Well, we are not females, but we have female friends. This Hymn is a Hymn describing a good wife, praising her for what she has done. And praising her for fearing the Lord. But all these qualities cannot appear out of no where. Parents can teach, but not to the fullest extend that they are there to correct every single mistake their child makes. So, we as friends we are to encourage these qualities. Treat female friends like females. Respect them. Respect them and correct them, guide them. So that at the end of the day when she marries, the husband can come up to you can thank you for being a good steward friend of his wife, who corrected her in righteousness and faith. We should not covert, treat them with respect. Guys we must know where is the line. you know what i mean :). Even when some girl is trying to be too friendly or you know... , know and remember the line , treat her with respect and correct her in righteousness. That is most important.

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