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Proverb of the day
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
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Meditation
In a world that places a high value on outward appearances and superficial charm, it can be challenging to remember the true source of beauty and worth. Proverbs 31:30 provides a powerful reminder that the essence of our value lies in our relationship with the Lord, rather than external attributes. Charm can be a double-edged sword. While it can be used for good, it can also be manipulative and self-serving. The verse cautions us against being deceived by charm, reminding us that true virtue and godliness are more important than the ability to make a favorable impression on others.
Many think Proverbs 31 is for women alone. It’s helpful to remember Proverbs was probably originally a manual for the instruction of young men. The readers are always addressed as “sons.” For males, however, chapter 31 also gives insights into the kind of men and husbands they should be. In chapter 31 the original readers got a picture of the kind of wife they should be seeking. He should trust and have confidence in their wives rather than trying to control them (v. 11). They should consider their wives to be true partners in enterprises rather than disempowered assistants (vv. 13–18). They should praise their wives and build them up publicly and privately (vv. 28–29). They shouldn’t be afraid of strong women since the word “noble” used of this wife (v. 10) means to be bold and valiant, a term ordinarily used of warriors
For both men and women, It means only through faith in Christ do we get the true “fear of the Lord” that is the beginning of wisdom (Prov. 1:7). “Fear” is not fright, but awe and wonder, “fear and trembling”—the combination of humility and joy that keeps us from the foolishness of either being wise in our own eyes or of being unrealistically self-loathing. The gospel is the greatest source of the “humble boldness” that creates wisdom.
Prayer
Lord, we thank you today for Your wisdom and grace. We are grateful for the example of the Proverbs 31 woman, and we pray that You would help us to cultivate the virtues she embodies in our own lives.
Application question
How can you praise the women in your life that fear the Lord?
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