Proverbs 31:10-31
Intro: In
these times when some mothers are killing their own children it is certainly
time
to reflect on those who are godly.
such a woman was chosen to bring God`s own son
into this world. Jesus entrusted
a woman, Mary, with the very first preaching of His
resurrection (Jno. 20:17-18).
Many women are mentioned in the bible as examples
of faithful godly women doing the work of the Lord. Such as;
Mary
Magdalene, Susanna, & Joanna Luke
8:2-3
Eunice
& Lois 2 Tim. 1:5
Phoebe Rom. 16:1-2
Philips
four daughters Acts 21:9
Priscilla Acts 18:26
Those women Philippians 4:3
What are their attributes?
I. HER
WORTH IS UNEQUALLED (Vs. 10-12)
1.
She
is a lady of virtue (worthy, or
deserving) The “elect lady” 2 Jno. 1-4
2.
She
is a lady of great value “her
price is far above rubies”
3.
Her
husband has full trust in her
II. HER
WORK IS UNMATCHED (Vs. 13, 15
&19)
1. A godly woman seeks such
work “she worketh willingly” I Tim. 2:8-10
2.
It is a devoted work “She riseth while it is yet night” Prov. 6:6-9
3.
It is a dedicated work “She layeth her hands” (persistent, with perservance)
2 Thess. 3:13 Mark 5:25-34
III. HER WISDOM IS UNFEIGNED (Vs. 28-31)
1. There is wisdom in
what she speaks with kindness Prov.
1:8 Exodus 2:1-10
2. There is wisdom in
what she shuns Eph 6:1-2 I Pet. 3:1-5
IV. SHE IS PRAISEWORTHY (Vs. 28-31)
1. “Her children arise
up, & call her blessed” Deut.
5:16
2.
She “excellest them all!” Luke 7:36-50
3.
She shall be praised by God Matt. 26:6-13
4.
Her own works praise her Acts 9:36-42
GOD DOES NOT HAVE ANY GRANDCHILDREN
Every man is judged
according to his own works Rev. 20:13