Proverbs 31:10 (NLT)

Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.

A Godly Woman is Powerful and Precious

5 Characteristics of a Godly Woman

Proverbs 31:11-12 (NLT)

Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

1. A Godly Woman is Trustworthy

Proverbs 21:19 (NLT)

It’s better to live alone in the desert than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife.

Proverbs 18:21 (NLT)

The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.

Proverbs 16:28 (NLT)

A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.

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2. A Godly Woman is Intentional not Simply Busy

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Proverbs 31:13-19 (NLT)

She finds wool and flax and busily spins it. She is like a merchant’s ship, bringing her food from afar. She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day’s work for her servant girls. She goes to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard. She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. She makes sure her dealings are profitable; her lamp burns late into the night. Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber.

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Proverbs 31:20-24 (NLT)

She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy. She has no fear of winter for her household, for everyone has warm clothes. She makes her own bedspreads. She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns. Her husband is well known at the city gates, where he sits with the other civic leaders. She makes belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants.

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3. A Godly Woman Serves Others

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4. A Godly Woman Has Godly Character

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Proverbs 31:25-27 (NLT)

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness.

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5. A Godly Woman Fears the Lord

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Proverbs 31:28-31(NLT)

Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

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Proverbs 9:10 (NLT)

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

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