Hello sisters in Christ! I am so happy to have you here! My blog may not be popular, but I pray that it portrays a Christ-like image to encourage you as it will encourage me. I liked the idea of blogging to give me accountability to study thoroughly through the week, to be sure I absorb my studies and evaluate my heart, life, and convictions. My biblical posts will be based off of my weekly studies. I wanted to give a welcome post to start things off and I am planning to be posting on Thursdays (tomorrow will be my first Thursday post.) I pray that God guides me through the things I say and blesses the both of us in our absorption of His Word.
I chose the blog name “Far Above Rubies” because Proverbs 31 has been, and still is my favorite passage, since I was a little girl. The Proverbs 31 lady sounds absolutely perfect, doesn’t she? The more we read this passage the more humble we should become!
Proverbs 31:10-31
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
These are a few questions that we can ask ourselves as we read and meditate on this passage…
Do we set moral standards for ourselves? vs. 10
Are we trustworthy for our husband or future husband? vs. 11
Are we good or evil in our actions? vs. 12
Are we hard working? vs. 13
Referencing vs. 30 – favour means “approval.” “Favour is deceitful,” we shouldn’t be seeking out the “approval” or “popularity” of others per say. “Beauty is vain,” not meaning that we shouldn’t care what we look like, but we must be cautious that we aren’t becoming worldly in our intentions. Are we trying to attract other men in a lustful way? Are we trying to gain popularity in our looks and style? Are we looking for “attention” and compliments from others?
This passage gives me a lot to think about, a lot to evaluate in my life, and a lot to pray about. I want to be like her! She’s the woman God gave me to look up to! God gave us the perfect example of the “role model woman,” because He knew us ladies needed something to look up to. She has impeccable character and traits that you don’t come by too often. God needs more women to be like this, I pray with all of my heart to be one of them!
God Richly Bless You,
~Samantha
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