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Showing posts with label virtuous. Show all posts
Showing posts with label virtuous. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Known

"Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land."
Proverbs 31: 23

The wisdom of the wise woman is her husband's perfume. And so he is honored and respected among all others.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Snow

"She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple."
Proverbs 31:21-22

The virtuous woman has special abilities in the winter. That is, there's always a word of comfort and faith to those who are suffering the icy loneliness.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Hands

"She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy."
Proverbs 31:19-20

The hands of the virtuous woman are always ready to work and help those in need.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Strength

"She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night."

Proverbs 31:17-18

The strength of a virtuous woman is faith. She fights her problems with a determination to victory.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Work

"She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships, she brings her food from afar. She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants."

Proverbs 31:13-15

The virtuous woman is different from the others. People around her recognise the presence of the Holy Spirit in her.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Woman

"Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. "

Proverbs 31:10


Because she's so rare, in order to find her you need faith and much caution. Only the man who depends on the Holy Spirit can truly find her.