Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her. Prov. 31:28
Proverbs is a book based on metaphors. Throughout Proverbs wisdom personified as a woman. Proverbs 31 provides a detailed metaphor of feminine wisdom in the context of a family and a community. After the Scripture in Proverbs 31 beautifully describes the attributes and activities of this influential woman, v.30 sums all of the previous verses about her in one sentence, “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.” This woman feared the LORD. Because of this powerful truth, all the things she did throughout her day flowed from her love and honor for the Lord. A Virtuous woman serves God with all her heart, mind and soul, she respects her husband. But first and foremost she is the bride of Christ. She teaches her children the ways of her Father in heaven. She cares for her body as it is the temple of living God. She serves others with love and kindness. She is a wise steward of the gifts God has given her. She is industrious and works with willing hands. She is a good manager of her home. She spends her time wisely. She has the inner beauty that only comes from Christ.
Being a Proverbs 31 Woman isn’t about being perfect or trying to live up to a list of impossible standards. It’s about living with purpose. And your purpose, ultimately, is to serve a risen Savior.