The Ten Virtues of Proverbs 31 Woman – By IyawoJesu Caroline JK Martins
- FAITH:
She loves Jesus with all of her heart.
A Virtuous Woman serves God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She seeks His will for her life and follows His ways.
(Proverbs 31: 26, Proverbs 31: 29 – 31, Matthew 22: 37, John 14: 15, Psalm 119: 15)
- MARRIAGE:
She is a faithful bride.
A Virtuous Woman respects her husband.
She does him good all the days of her life. She is trustworthy and a helpmeet. But first and foremost she is the bride of Christ. You do not need an earthly husband to be a virtuous woman!
(Proverbs 31: 11- 12, Proverbs 31: 23, Proverbs 31: 28, 1 Peter 3, Ephesians 5, Genesis 2: 18)
- MOTHERING:
She is a loving mother and her children call her blessed.
A Virtuous Woman teaches her children the ways of her Father in heaven. She nurtures her children with the love of Christ, disciplines them with care and wisdom, and trains them in the way they should go.
(Proverbs 31: 28, Proverbs 31: 26, Proverbs 22: 6, Deuteronomy 6, Luke 18: 16)
- HEALTH:
She takes care of her physical, mental, and spiritual health.
A Virtuous Woman cares for her body. She prepares healthy food for her family.
(Proverbs 31: 14 – 15, Proverbs 31: 17, 1 Corinthians 6: 19, Genesis 1: 29, Daniel 1, Leviticus 11)
- SERVICE:
She serves others with love and kindness.
A Virtuous Woman serves her husband, her family, her friends, and her neighbors with a gentle and loving spirit. She is charitable.
(Proverbs 31: 12, Proverbs 31: 15, Proverbs 31: 20, 1 Corinthians 13: 13)
- STEWARDSHIP:
She is a wise steward of the gifts God has given her.
A Virtuous Woman spends money wisely. She is careful to purchase quality items which her family needs.
(Proverbs 31: 14, Proverbs 31: 16, Proverbs 31: 18, 1 Timothy 6: 10, Ephesians 5: 23, Deuteronomy 14: 22, Numbers 18: 26)
- INDUSTRY:
She is industrious and works with willing hands.
A Virtuous Woman works willingly with her hands. She sings praises to God and does not grumble while completing her tasks.
(Proverbs 31: 13, Proverbs 31: 16, Proverbs 31: 24, Proverbs 31: 31, Philippians 2: 14)
- HOMEMAKING:
She is a good manager of her home.
A Virtuous Woman is a homemaker. She creates an inviting atmosphere of warmth and love for her family and guests. She uses hospitality to minister to those around her.
(Proverbs 31: 15, Proverbs 31: 20 – 22, Proverbs 31: 27, Titus 2: 5, 1 Peter 4: 9, Hebrews 13: 2)
- TIME:
She spends her time on that which is good.
A Virtuous Woman uses her time wisely. She works diligently to complete her daily tasks. She doesn’t spend time dwelling on those things that do not please the Lord.
(Proverbs 31: 13, Proverbs 31: 19, Proverbs 31: 27, Ecclesiastes 3, Proverbs 16: 9, Philippians 4:8 )
- BEAUTY:
She is creative and embraces beauty and godliness.
A Virtuous Woman is a woman of worth and beauty. She has the inner beauty that only comes from Christ. She uses her creativity and sense of style to create beauty in her life and the lives of her loved ones.
(Proverbs 31: 10, Proverbs 31: 21 – 22, Proverbs 31: 24 -25, Isaiah 61: 10, 1 Timothy 2: 9, 1 Peter 3: 1 – 6)”
IyawoJesu Caroline JK Martins, is a UK based humble vessel of God to humanity, an inspiration and church administrator. A doting mother and grandmother.