The Provebs 31 Lady, Day 12

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

"She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing [is] silk and purple".
Proverbs 31:22

As a model wife and mother, she takes pride in her appearance. She chooses the finest material
(silk and purple) to design clothing fit for a woman of her character. Nothing is spared to cover the healthy body of this virtuous woman. Her modesty warns her of a place among the dignified women of the world. She is pretty with being pretentious. Walking in Wisdom by Dr. Raymond Barber

My Own Words
If you remember when we began this Proverbs study, I warned she could be intimidating. It's verses like this that reflect just that. Although, with this verse, we're not talking so much about any skills we do or don't have as much as we're talking simply the way we look on the outside and how much pride to we take on how we look. This lady is taking the time to keep her hair clean and looking attractive. She is keeping her body clean and healthy. She is gives her self
manicures and pedicures to keep her hands and feet healthy. She takes the time to keep her body pampered just a bit for herself and others. She may wear a little perfume but not so much she is smothering others with it. She may wear a little make up but just enough she still looks somewhat natural. She takes enough thought for herself she looks for some of the nicest material
for her clothing. She has respect for her self and takes of her self in a way that earns her the respect of others. If we love and respect the Lord, loving and respecting ourselves comes easy.
And it's never intimidating.