Do you have a Value Above Rubies?

I have been thinking a lot in the past week or so about what it takes to be a Godly woman. So today, I decided to do a short study on what God says a Godly woman is. 

First of all, a Godly Woman is greatly valued and very precious. I certainly would not want to be an ungodly woman! 

Proverbs 31:10-28

10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. A woman of noble character has a very high value. I think we all want to be women of value, don’t we? A ruby is more precious than gold or diamonds.

11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She has her husbands confidence, he doesn’t have to worry about what she is up to when his back is turned.  She would never stray from the marriage bed in thought or deed

12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. This Godly woman doesn’t say spiteful mean things, she doesn’t do spiteful mean things and she would never think of harming her husband in word or deed.

13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. She works and is not lazy. She is a saver, not a spender, she can see the future and not live only for today

16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She makes good financial decisions.

 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. 18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.  19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. It is obvious God values a woman with a strong work ethic who is more concerned with enhancing her family than she is with spending the family money. Her lamp doesn’t have to go out at night because she has made good financial decisions and is prosperous as a result.

20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. She gives back to the community. She has learned to have a Spirit of Service.

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.  22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. She has made sure her family is healthy and clothed. She is well groomed and takes care of her appearance.  She would never dream of going in public looking slovenly

23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. In other words, she isn’t out running her husband down to her friends. She is supportive and loving. She is faithful to her husband and he can be proud of her. He prospers from this support and love.

24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. Once again, you can see God values a woman who makes good financial decisions. 

25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. Because of her work and dedication, she can anticipate the future with joy, free of worry.

26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She is not silly and vapid. She knows Gods Word and can instruct others instructs others about it

27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Again with the idleness, She not eating bread from anothers table or benefiting from someone elses hard work. She has no need to beg or borrow as she has worked to take care of herself and family

28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: For the married women. If a woman does all of this, she will have loving children and husband if married.

30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. While she is well groomed and cares about her appearance, she understands that the most beautiful part of her is her close walk with God.

She is not contentious. It is better to live in a desert land, Than with a contentious and vexing woman (Proverbs 21:19).

A constant dripping on a day of steady rain and a contentious woman are alike; He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand (Proverbs27:15-16).

No wonder she has a value above rubies! 

Dear Lord, help me as I strive to be a Godly Woman. I want to do what is pleasing in your sight.

Thank you for giving me the instruction manual in your Holy Word, so i know what to work toward.