“Who can find a virtuous woman? For 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.”-Proverbs 31:10-12. Last week’s blog entry dealt with the role of the man, this week, the focus is on the role of the woman.
I want make it clear that this blog entry only highlights some of the key areas of the role of the woman. The Bible has a lot to say about this topic, and goes into much more detail than this blog entry. I also want to mention that there are some things (such as being devoted to Jesus, living a holy lifestyle, etc) that apply to both men and women, however in this blog entry, I’m focusing on the attributes of a woman.
First and foremost, every Christian (Man and Woman) should constantly be working to grow in their relationship with Christ. Having a genuine relationship with Christ will help a Christian understand his/her role in the body of Christ.
“And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.” - Genesis 2:18
The verb form of the word “help” can be defined as aiding or supplying someone in need (the word help is not meant to be degrading). The word “meet” comes from the Hebrew word meaning opposite. So in essence, a woman helps and complements a man. It’s a good idea for a young female to develop the ability to help others. This will be especially important if the woman goes on to get married and have a family. If a woman is not yet married (or has no plans of being married), she should still have the mentality of one who helps others, whether it be her father, mother, other relatives/people, etc.
Check out the following verses that give insight into the role women played as it relates to Jesus:
“And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.” - Matthew 27:55-56
“And the women also, which came with him from Galilee followed after, and beheld the sepulcher, and how his body was laid. And they returned and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment ” - Luke 23:55-56
Within a marriage, a wife should be submitted to her husband. “Wives submit yourselves to your own husbands, as unto the Lord.”- Ephesians 5:22. A wife should love and support her husband acknowledging that He is the leader of the household (the husband should love and protect his wife). She should also be focusing on developing her inner qualities as it relates to growing in the Lord. A woman should never be so focused on beautifying her outward appearance to the point where it causes her to the neglect her inward growth as a woman pursing God. 1 Peter 3:3-4 says “Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek a quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” This passage serves as a caution letting us know that the priority should be on the inward things.
“I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.” 1 Timothy 5:14
A woman who is married with a family should be able to manage her home. She should be able to nurture her children, speaking words of encouragement to them. Proverbs 31:26-28 says, “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.”
As a women grows and matures she should be ready and willing to help other women who maybe be going through things that she as already been through. A woman, who is a wife and mother, should love her husband and children. She should be helping all of them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
“Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.” Proverbs 31:30
I want make it clear that this blog entry only highlights some of the key areas of the role of the woman. The Bible has a lot to say about this topic, and goes into much more detail than this blog entry. I also want to mention that there are some things (such as being devoted to Jesus, living a holy lifestyle, etc) that apply to both men and women, however in this blog entry, I’m focusing on the attributes of a woman.
First and foremost, every Christian (Man and Woman) should constantly be working to grow in their relationship with Christ. Having a genuine relationship with Christ will help a Christian understand his/her role in the body of Christ.
“And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.” - Genesis 2:18
The verb form of the word “help” can be defined as aiding or supplying someone in need (the word help is not meant to be degrading). The word “meet” comes from the Hebrew word meaning opposite. So in essence, a woman helps and complements a man. It’s a good idea for a young female to develop the ability to help others. This will be especially important if the woman goes on to get married and have a family. If a woman is not yet married (or has no plans of being married), she should still have the mentality of one who helps others, whether it be her father, mother, other relatives/people, etc.
Check out the following verses that give insight into the role women played as it relates to Jesus:
“And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.” - Matthew 27:55-56
“And the women also, which came with him from Galilee followed after, and beheld the sepulcher, and how his body was laid. And they returned and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment ” - Luke 23:55-56
Within a marriage, a wife should be submitted to her husband. “Wives submit yourselves to your own husbands, as unto the Lord.”- Ephesians 5:22. A wife should love and support her husband acknowledging that He is the leader of the household (the husband should love and protect his wife). She should also be focusing on developing her inner qualities as it relates to growing in the Lord. A woman should never be so focused on beautifying her outward appearance to the point where it causes her to the neglect her inward growth as a woman pursing God. 1 Peter 3:3-4 says “Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek a quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” This passage serves as a caution letting us know that the priority should be on the inward things.
“I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.” 1 Timothy 5:14
A woman who is married with a family should be able to manage her home. She should be able to nurture her children, speaking words of encouragement to them. Proverbs 31:26-28 says, “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.”
As a women grows and matures she should be ready and willing to help other women who maybe be going through things that she as already been through. A woman, who is a wife and mother, should love her husband and children. She should be helping all of them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
“Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.” Proverbs 31:30