Far Above Rubies

A virtuous wife. Who can find her?

The Bible says that we are to Honour our husbands. What did that mean then, and what does it mean for us wives today?

I have SO much to say on this topic (as mentioned in "Superman Breakfast"), so over the course of the next few weeks/months I will be using scripture study, historical study, contemplation, tips/tricks and refinement of my own life, to gather together blog posts that I hope will inspire you, as much as they do me!

OK, so here we go....let's start with some good old Proverbs 31 (KJV style)!

It is first important to note that Proverbs 31 was written by a man, however in fact, was inspired by his mothers teachings. So it cannot be assumed that this section of scripture is created only by the longings of a mans heart, but also from a woman of wisdom. A great start, to becoming a virtuous wife is to be mentored and discipled! In the book of Titus, Paul is writing to Titus (who is in Crete) in order that he might pass along instruction for Titus, 

in order that he would teach/disciple others. 

In Titus 2, he says,

 "But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, 

to love their children,

5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, 

that the word of God be not blasphemed.

Here we see the importance of being taught by those who have been in our shoes. 

Sister, I know you are a capable woman, but please....don't go it alone!

First thing is first. You want to be a virtuous wife? Then you need God! Can you be a good wife without him? Absolutely. A great wife? I'm sure. But I'm sorry to say,

 you will never be a virtuous wife. "Her price is far above rubies" (Prov. 31:10). 

You're value is in Christ Jesus, who paid the most valuable prices....for you.

You want to be EVERYTHING that God has created you to be (yes, this is indeed achievable), then stop making excuses, study His Holy Word (King James Version, Bible), open up communication with God by prayer (just start talking to Him about how you are feeling, the sins you struggle with, needing understanding in His word...etc....), and get into a church that does not preach and teach fancy "series" messages on how to live a good life, but one that reads you scripture that causes you to examine your life and heart and brings you into a "right" and mature relationship with your creator. As you grow in Christ 

(through proper teaching and discipleship) you will grow as a woman and wife.

There will be more to come, as we continue to dig into the scriptures. 

But for now, this is the place to start. You are valuable, sister. 

More valuable that rubies (which happen to be my favorite stone)!

CHALLENGE 1: Examine your salvation and lifestyle, concerning God. 

Then find a woman, mentor or friend, who you can go to, learn from and lean on, 

as you strive to be the virtuous wife that God created you to be.