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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 5 of 5
Proverbs 31:10-31
This wonderful portrait of the virtuous woman shows us how Wisdom (the very life of Christ) can and should be put into practice in every detail of the daily life of the family. Young Christians, may the Lord give you the desire to please Him by resembling this woman: brave, honest and courageous (all aspects of "virtuous"). What then characterizes her? She is active, happy, energetic, charitable, kindly and wise. Her sphere is the home (read Titus 2:4-5); her adornment strength and dignity (vv. 17, 25; cf. 1 Peter 3:3 . . .); her aim to honour her husband, the object of her happy devotion (v. 23) and to produce fruit for him (v. 16). Finally her secret which is not revealed until v. 30 – she fears the LORD. Truly "who can find" such an accomplished wife? Proverbs 19:14 tells us that a wise woman comes from the LORD. Young people, do not put your trust in hasty judgment nor in appearances. "Gracefulness is deceitful" (v. 30; JND trans.) and many have been deceived by it. The passing charm of a face is far from always being the reflection of true Christian qualities. As we end this book, do not forget the exhortation of Proverbs 4:23; "keep thy heart with all diligence" for it belongs first and foremost to the Lord.
