I pray that all is well with you today. I hope that you all had a joyful Father's Day and had an opportunity to celebrate the men in your lives. Whether it was a father, husband, brother, uncle, friend, father figure, etc., I hope you celebrated someone. Everyone deserves to be celebrated at some point of their lives.
Additionally, I hope that you found something wonderful to bless yourselves with for a reward. This has been a great journey of obedience, sacrifice, submission, and reward. Whatever stride you've made, whether large or small, deserves recognition. An effort is definitely worth an acknowledgement.
This week we will just review the main points covered over the seven lessons of the Proverbs 31 woman. It is a simple review or refresher, at-a-glance, for your convenience. I find that when I enjoy a lesson, series, or a book, it is good to have a quick note reference sheet to refresh my memory from time-to-time. Therefore, I hope this will aid you in that point.
Lesson 1 - A Wife of Noble Character
Proverbs 31:10 - to be a virtuous woman
- Seek God first
- Build relationship with Him
- Study His word
- Practice His precepts
Proverbs 31: 11-12 - to be trustworthy
- Maintaining good character
- Exhibiting biblical behavior
- Rendering a feeling of reliance
- Extending honor
Proverbs 31:13-19 - a disciplined woman
- Exhibit biblical levels of discipline
- Operate in excellence with your gifts
- Submit to God's authority
- Operate in your Godly purpose
Proverbs 31:20-22, 27 - a blessing to others
- Practice and development time management
- Be mindful of financial accountability/responsibility
- Be a supportive foundation to loved ones
- Exhibit a charitable spirit
Proverbs 31:23-26 - true submission
- Diligent in Ephesians 5 submission
- Gracious in your approach
- Choosing obedience over sacrifice
- Protecting your husband's heart
Proverbs 31:27-29 - speaking their language
- Nourishing sustainability
- Fostering talents
- Loving in their love language
- Encouraging growth and development (spiritually, mentally, physically)
Proverbs 31:30-31 - consistent obedience
- Bearing good fruit
- Assiduous obedience
- Godly motivated servitude
- Practicing a Godly standard of life
Well Ladies, that is it in a nutshell! Next week, we will take a break. If you would like to get a jump on things, you can review the book of Esther. Next, we will discuss Esther. Nevertheless, feel free to relax for a week. I pray that you will continue to spend time in the word of God over this brief break and have some quality prayer time with Him. God is always trying to get your attention and spend time with you (Psalm 8:4, 115:12 NKJV). I don't know about you, but this makes me glad just thinking about it.
You may also take this time to reflect back on any of the Proverbs 31 lessons that you felt you needed more time on, or if the lesson just spoke to you. I will also take any questions, inquiries, and/or concerns regarding any lessons during this time period. Additionally, if you have a testimony or experience to share, relating to any of the lessons, feel free to share.
I pray that you have enjoyed this journey so far and I look forward to all of the future endeavors we will experience together.
Be blessed,
T. Carter
All scriptures are extracted from The Bible - New King James Version. YouVersion (2013).
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Nelson, Thomas (1997). Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible. Nelson Publishing. Nashville, Tennessee.
Nelson, Thomas (1997). The New Strong's Concise Concordance. Nelson Publishing. Nashville, Tennessee.
Shirer, Priscilla (2011). The Resolution for Women. B&H Publishing. Nashville, Tennessee
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