The Virtuous Woman
“And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast
shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou
followedst not young men, whether poor or rich. And now, my daughter, fear not;
I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people
doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.” (Ruth 3:10-11)
Today’s Morsel: What would you say
is a virtuous woman? What measuring stick would you use to determine if she
measures up? Solomon wrote that 'her price is far above rubies. The heart
of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of
spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She
stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the
needy. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of
the land. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is
the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth
not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her
husband also, and he praiseth her.' (See Proverbs 31).
Boaz told Ruth, “for all the city of my people doth
know that thou art a virtuous woman.” Even though Ruth was poor, she
displayed herself as a woman of excellent character and worth, which was seen by her conduct and behavior. A
woman, should never allow the world to define her, since God has already
outlined what she should be.
Sing: O’ Lord
prepare me, to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true; and with
thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for You.
Thought For Today: A woman that fears
the Lord, she shall be praised.
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