More Precious Than Rubies

Nothing is as contemporary as the question of the role of women — both in the home and outside the home. Also, nothing generates a more heated debate than diving into the issue without consulting the Word of God.

In Proverbs 31:10-31, Lemuel profiles a woman who is godly, creative, industrious, sensitive, has many talents … and she is a wife and a mother! She wears many hats: she is a seamstress (v. 13), a merchant (v. 14), a chef (v. 15), a real estate broker (v. 16), a gardener (v. 16), a fitness enthusiast (v. 17), and a volunteer (v. 20). The most interesting fact, to me, is that her energies are primarily directed toward her home (v. 27), her husband, and her children (v. 28).

Wives, God didn’t place you in your home to stifle your creativity, He placed you there to stimulate it. Think of your home and family as a sort of science project and Proverbs 31 as your manual. Take a verse and experiment with it today.

If you’re not a wife, reflect on how your life has been affected positively by a godly woman who is “more precious than rubies” — and, if she’s still with us, let her know how appreciated she is. A godly woman is someone who is to be admired.