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    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD | PROVERBS 27-31

    The Bible Describes a Capable Wife

    Proverbs chapter 31 contains a weighty message to King Lemuel from his mother. Her wise counsel taught him what to look for in a capable wife.

    A capable wife is trustworthy

    A woman in Bible times passes food to her family

    31:10-12

    • She provides valuable suggestions concerning family decisions while remaining submissive

    • Her husband trusts her to make wise decisions, not insisting that she obtain his approval for every matter

    A capable wife is industrious

    A woman in Bible times grinds grain

    31:13-27

    • She learns to be thrifty and live modestly so that her family can be neatly dressed, presentable, and well-nourished

    • She works hard and watches over her household day and night

    A capable wife is spiritual

    A woman prays

    31:30

    • She fears God and cultivates a personal relationship with him