"The Ideal Mother"
Proverbs 12:4, 31:10-31
NOTES
V. 10- A virtuous woman is a _priceless treasure.
V. 11- She inspires _confidence__ by her _husband__.
She is not a _source__ of _worry_ but _frees_ him from _worry_.
V. 12- She doesn't _hurt__ her husband.
V. 13-27- A description of her works:
A. with _clothing__ (13,19,21,22,24)
B. _Business_ woman (14,16,24)
She didn't _drain_ the family budget but made _money_ for the family.
C. _early__ _riser___ (15)
D. prepared herself to _works_ _hard_ (17)
E. Good _cook_ (15)
F. Compassion for _less_ _fortune_ (20)
G. _Dress_ well (22)
H. Spoke _wisely_ and _kindly_ (26)
I. Her _family_ was her _priority_ (27)
HER REWARD (28)
The _praises_ of those who _know_ her _blessed__!!!!
V. 30- _outward_ beauty passes but _inward_ beauty lasts.
"The hand that _rock_ the _cradle rules the _world_."
"THE OBEDIENT WIFE"
Genesis 3:16
The Bible is very plain on this subject. (I Cor. 11: 3, 8-9, Eph. 5:22&24, Col. 3:18, Titus 2:4-5, I Peter 3:1, 5&6)
Why does the Bible require this of the wife???
1. God's creation requires order
Position in the chain of command has nothing to do with an individual's work/importance.
2. Her nature requires obedience ( I Tim. 2:11-15)
The Bible shows us the disaster that can occur when the wife assumes a role she should not take. (Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebecca)
3. The wife's submission is a picture of the church of the church to Christ. (Eph. 5:24)
She is to obey whether or not he is saved, smart, or spiritual.
He will not always be right but he will always be accountable for his actions.
Does the wife have any rights????????? yes
A- to pick a Godly husband & then follow him
B- to expect God to help you to be the right wife.
C- to expect your husband to take from you the burden of being the final decision maker.
D- to stand by your husband when his world collapses
E- to back him up on discipline.
***It is dangerous to be a disobedient wife.***
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