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- A Godly Woman Fears the Lord. Proverbs 31:30 says… “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” Rather than focusing on outward beauty or appealing to other people, a godly woman focuses on God first.
- She Speaks and Behaves Wisely. Proverbs 31:26-27 says… “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
- She Helps to Guide Younger Women into Godliness Themselves. Titus 2:3-5 says… “Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine.
- She Submits to Her Husband in Christian Marriage. Colossians 3:18 says… “Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.” Rather than sinfully seeking dominance over her spouse, a godly woman should submit to her husband as he follows the Lord in their marriage.
- Courage and Kindness
- Hard Worker
- Loyalty
- Joy
- Wisdom
- Faith
In the movie, “Cinderella,” the on-going theme is to, “have courage and be kind.” Although Ella’s story is not in the Bible, her actions are straight from the heart of God. Proverbs 31:17-18phrases it another way, “She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows, she has no fear for her household.” A noble woman of ...
Integrity in one’s work is a telling sign of one’s character, and a woman of Godly character takes pride in the work of her hands. Proverbs 31:13 shares, “she works with eager hands” and 1 Corinthians 10:31shares, “whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Work is not always pleasurable, but in whatever you do, do it as if you are doing it ...
Loyalty in this day in age seems rare, but it is something to be honored and regarded highly. Loyalty is not just the act of being faithful to one’s partner, but the act of being faithful regardless of the circumstances. Ruth exhibited this greatly through her life. In the Book of Ruth, we are told that Ruth had been widowed, as had her sister-in-l...
The direct translation of Proverbs 31:25-26is far more revealing of the true meaning than most translations, for it reveals, “she is clothed with strength and dignity, she can rejoice in the future to come.” Often the word, “laugh” is in lieu of, “rejoice” and although they are synonyms, in this context so much more is revealed. Despite circumstanc...
Wisdom often is spoken about in a feminine context. The entire book of Proverbs refers to wisdom as a woman, and though wisdom is not constrained to only be applicable to women, it is also no coincidence that wisdom is referred to in a feminine sense. Perhaps it is to show that wisdom in itself is to be soft and graceful in approach. Proverbs 31:26...
A woman of great faith in the Lord is something to aspire to be. Women such as Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist was a woman of great faith. In Luke 1:45she rejoices that, “blessed is she who believed the Lord would fulfill His promise to her.” Elizabeth was well past the years that a woman typically could have a child, yet God granted her ...
- Cally Logan
- Dr. John Barnett
- A Godly Woman Always Seeks to be Modest in Her Dress. Then out came a woman to meet him, dressed like a prostitute and with crafty intent. (NIV). (Proverbs 7:10)
- A Godly Woman Always Seeks to be Holy in Her Conduct. Come, let's drink deep of love till morning; let's enjoy ourselves with love! My husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey… (Proverbs 7:18 - 29, NIV)
- A Godly Woman Always Seeks to be Truthful in Speech and Motives. With her enticing speech she caused him to yield, With her flattering lips she seduced him.
- A Godly Woman Seeks to be Gentle and Quiet. The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge. (Proverbs 9:13, NIV) She is loud and defiant, her feet never stay at home (Proverbs 7:11 NIV)
- A Godly woman raises children. God commends women for bringing up children in this passage and others, including Proverbs 31 and Titus 2. Paul praises Timothy’s mother and grandmother for the genuine faith they instill in Timothy.
- A Godly woman shows hospitality. God views the act of hospitality as precious, and He praises women of the Bible for their welcoming sprit (such as Lydia in Acts 16).
- A Godly woman is a servant. The final part of 1 Tim 5:10 is “…if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.”
- A Godly woman is modest and humble. Modesty is a popular topic when discussing characteristics of a godly woman. But let’s look at it from a different perspective.
May 29, 2024 · Women in the Bible. Understanding the impact of women in the Bible and church history is essential for a comprehensive grasp of Christian faith and its development. Women played crucial roles from the very beginning, whether as matriarchs, prophets, leaders, or supporters of Jesus' ministry.
May 31, 2021 · What Does the Bible Say about Women? Scripture reveals that God has always valued women. In 2 Corinthians 6:18 , the Apostle Paul echoes a promise God spoke centuries before.
Mar 31, 2021 · A bold woman of faith has real, bold, Jesus-glorifying, heart-wrenching, deep-in-the-trenches, and fight for God’s truths in the midst of the lies, kind of belief. John Piper says it best, “The deepest root of Christian womanhood is hope in God,” and “this hope in God yields fearlessness.”
