The Proverbs 31 Woman:

The Proverbs 31 Woman:

I was going through my church notes over the weekend and I came across this teaching from the Women’s Day of 2015, where our Pastors wives at Watoto Church took to the podium to preach about the Proverbs 31 Woman. My then district Pastor’s wife (Ps. Christine Mugabi) did a great job describing and imploring us to be the Proverbs 31 woman, married or single. As a young woman in waiting I made a decision that day to develop the qualities of this woman.

But some people have argued that Proverbs 31 woman is not one woman, but rather a collection of admirable attributes of several different women. And others believe that this Chapter was targeting men and that it was infarct directed towards Solomon’s son.

I believe all of us, men and women have a lot to learn from this chapter. And my Christian single Ladies, because of the above statement, I know most of you would want a man with these qualities. But pick up your Bible and read Proverbs 31 again with fresh eyes… from the perspective of the character of that woman…and instead of looking for these qualities in a man you should instead be busy developing these qualities yourself.

My sisters one thing I am sure of is that the single Christian men, Godly men that you want to spend the rest of your lives with the likes of (David,Joseph,Brian,Joshua...etc) are very busy reading this passage and looking for those qualities in a woman.

Qualities of the Proverbs 31 Woman:

Faith: 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)

Goodness: Respects her husband. She does him good all the days of her life. She is trustworthy and a help-meet. (Proverbs 31: 11- 12, Proverbs 31: 23, Proverbs 31: 28, 1 Peter 3, Ephesians 5, Genesis 2: 18)

Mothering: 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: 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)

Charitable: 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)

Finances: Seeks her husband’s approval before making purchases and 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)

Endurance: She 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 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 uses her time wisely. She works diligently to complete her daily tasks. She does not 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 )

Well Dressed: She 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)

How to apply Proverbs 31 to your Life:

We are not perfect, nor does God expect us to be. Becoming a Proverbs 31 woman means working hard to become a woman who honors God. Try doing these things, daily/weekly or monthly to helps you become closer to God.

• Remember that you are worthy of God's grace.
• Be truthful and faithful.
• Love others, be good to others and pray for others.
• Work hard in everything you do.
• Wake up early and start the day with God. Pray every day and praise our Lord.
• Study and learn. Enrich your life with knowledge and understanding and become well rounded in your skills.
• Take advantage of opportunities in business, helping others, and caring for others.
• Be strong and endure hard times. Put your faith in God to help you when you feel lost.
• Love and honor yourself; dress well, exercise, behave well.
• Find a husband who shares your values and love of God.
• Fear God and honor him in all things.
• Remember that you are praise worthy and will be rewarded for your work.

Being a Proverbs 31 woman is not about being “perfect.” It’s about living life with purpose, diligence, forgiveness, and repentance. 

I am praying for you and God is crazy about you