Proverbs 31:10 reads,"Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies" (New Living Translation). The Merriam Dictionary defines virtuous as being righteous, morally correct, ethical, upstanding, trustworthy, and respectable. Thus, who can find a virtuous and capable leader? This blog post offers 10 tips. They can have a positive impact on every area of your life.
10 Tips
Work cooperatively with your spouse.
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. (Proverbs 31:11-12, New International Version)
Plan your work.
She is like the merchant ships,bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. (Proverbs 31: 14-15, New International Version)
Make wise investments.
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. (Proverbs 31:6-17, New International Version)
Be generous.
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. (Proverbs 31:20, New International Version)
Present yourself with dignity, poise, and confidence.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. (Proverbs 31:21-22, New International Version)
Take care of business.
She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. (Proverbs 31:24-25, New International Version)
Watch your words.
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. (Proverbs 31:26, New International Version)
Keep first things first; take care of home.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. (Proverbs 31:27-28, New International Version)
Fear the Lord.
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. (Proverbs 31:30, New International Version)
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