Proverbs 31
Years ago, I allowed this list of traits characterizing the perfect, godly woman/wife in Proverbs 31 bring me into a sort of bondage.
Years ago, I allowed this list of traits characterizing the perfect, godly woman/wife in Proverbs 31 bring me into a sort of bondage.
The Proverbs 31 Woman as written seems perfect in every regard. When measuring myself against her, I found only lack and imperfection. My family is not clothed in scarlet, and I have certainly never produced coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry!
I was understanding the passage literally, but rarely does the Bible speak only in literal terms. Understanding the Proverbs 31 Woman spiritually brought freedom! A godly woman doesn't need to sew in order to be a Proverbs 31 Woman.
With the help of Holy Spirit, I aspire to be like this woman, realizing that perfection itself in this life is unattainable. However, excellence is my goal, not only as a wife, mother and woman, but as the beloved of Jesus.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
She tastes and sees that her gain from work [with and for God] is good; her lamp goes not out, but it burns on continually through the night [of trouble, privation, or sorrow, warning away fear, doubt, and distrust].
My lamp (devotion to Him) will never go out because its fuel is His Spirit! When difficult seasons present themselves, I will turn to my Perfect God, Who releases His power through my imperfections and weaknesses.
I am a Proverbs 31 Woman in process...from glory to glory, I am changed!
And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor andfrom one degree of glory to another; [for this comes]from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit.
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