Prov. 31.pptx

Prov. 31.pptx

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  Ptr. Alland BryanP. Grutas
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  Proverbs 31 The Virtuous Womanis defined. The bar is set high so all can seek to reach it
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  Women are Valuable •Everything was Not Good – until God made woman – Then – and only then was everything Very Good. • The Bible takes a great amount of space to talk about the godly women in the OT & NT. • We must encourage women (and girls) to serve God in every part of their lives. • God seeks “Virtuous Women” • Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies
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  VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: Proverbs 31:29"Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all." • FAITH • She serves God with all her heart. • She seeks His will for her life • She follows His ways
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  VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: •Proverbs 31:11-12 11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. • Proverbs 31:23 Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. • MARRIAGE • She respects her husband • She does him good • She is a trustworthy help meet
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  VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: •Proverbs 31:28-29 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: 29 "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all." • MOTHERING • She teaches her children the way of God • She nurtures (feeds) them physically and spiritually • She disciplines with love
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  VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: •Proverbs 31:14-15 14 She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar. 15 She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. • HEALTH • She care of her body and health • She prepares healthy food for her family
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  VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: •Proverbs 31:15 She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. • Proverbs 31:20 She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. • SERVICE • She serves her family and guests • She has a loving, gentle spirit • She is charitable
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  VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: •Proverbs 31:16 She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard. • Proverbs 31:18 She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night. • FINANCES • She spends money wisely • She is careful to purchase quality items • She has good business sense
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  VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: •Proverbs 31:13 She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. • Proverbs 31:24 She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants. • INDUSTRY • She works with her hands • She works willingly, without a grumble or complaint
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  VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: •Proverbs 31:27 She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. • Proverbs 31:15 She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, • TIME • She uses her time wisely • She does not waste time • She is not lazy
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  VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: •Proverbs 31:21-22 21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet. 22 She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. • BEAUTY • She is a woman of inner and outer beauty • She uses style, fashion and dress to demonstrate her faith and devotion to God
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  VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: •GREAT VALUE • 1 Peter 3:1-2 1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear.
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  VIRTUOUS WOMEN HAVE: •GREAT VALUE • 1 Peter 3:3-4 3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward--arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-- 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God