Proverbs 31

September 20, 2022

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Proverbs 31 (NIV)

Sayings of King Lemuel
1 The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him.
2 Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb!
Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers!
3 Do not spend your strength on women,
your vigor on those who ruin kings.
4 It is not for kings, Lemuel—
it is not for kings to drink wine,
not for rulers to crave beer,..........Continue Reading

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  3. Proverbs 31, The Wife of Noble Character- it will seem bias that I say this However reminds me of my wife Kristine, a wonderful women and our family is blessed to have her as wife and mother

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  7. It is believed these are Bathsheba’s words to Solomon. And how important it is that Kings are self controlled when it comes to women and wine. There are excesses in both that lead to destruction and poor leadership. It is important for any leader to watch out for those who are vulnerable and be just in the way they decide. And what a strong, assured and industrious women is described in the second have of this chapter. It is reminisce of my wife, too Steve as well as others at Living Hope. But she does everything in reference to her role as wife, mother, business woman and civic defender. We would all be wise to strive to be all that is described here and interesting that the Bile affirms these things for a woman to pursue and be recognized for….

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  8. It is not wise to drink alcohol because it decreases the ability to think clearly and causes all sorts of problems for people and families. It is important to speak up for those who can’t defend themselves, the children, the poor, the needy.

    A wife of noble character works hard for her household, she uses her talents to provide for her family, and she helps the poor. She has no fear for she is confident that her family is secure because they are in God’s hands. Her husband and her children praise her because they know that she is loyal to them, and she looks after their best interests. Beauty and charm are not the qualities that a woman should focus on. It is the fear of the Lord and caring for her family.

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