Proverbs 31

She has concern for the less fortunate. This does not mean that she endangers herself by going into bad neighborhoods. It simply means that she donates her time and money (if she can) to help the poor; but, her family always comes first. No mother should ever help others before helping her family. In the real world, many married couples are living on a shoestring and don't have any extra money. Obviously, this Scripture is conditional upon one's financially situation. Howbeit, most Americans can afford to help the poor in some capacity. If you can afford a VCR, McDonalds, etc...then you can afford to give a dollar or two to someone who is poor. A Gospel tract should always be given as well. In today's world, you have to be very careful about giving beggar's money, as some of them are criminals and may assault you. God is simply saying that a godly woman will not be selfish. Look at all the wealthy people in this world, who horde their money. If they do give anything, it is chump change compared to their hundreds of thousands they own.
Verse 21 - She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

Her kids don't go to school improperly dressed. I've seen kids going to school in 40 degree weather with no coat. Many kids don't have a sense of temperature, and don't care if they have a coat or not. A lazy mother who doesn't care won't even notice her kids improperly dressed. This is irresponsible. A godly mother will keep an eye on her kids at all times. So many mothers are idiots--letting their kids wander out of sight, going to school with no lunch, or doing dangerous things. There are plenty of second-hand stores nowadays (my favorite places to shop). Every child should have a warm coat for the cold weather, and shoes without holes in them.
Verse 22 - She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

She knows how to seduce her own husband. She is an expert at love-making. Many wives fail in this area, not romantically satisfying their husband's needs. To a man, sex is much more than just a physical union. The mental aspects of romance must not be ignored. A wise wife will give her husband the expressions, sensualism, and thrills that he needs. If you don't do it, then your husband will be frustrated. We are living in a whorish generation, where women deliberately try to seduce and tease men. A wise wife realizes this and does her best to be her husbands biggest seducer, and secret lover.
Verse 32 - Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

She is every man's dream. Other men respect her virtue, and loyalty to her husband. They know that this woman is a lady, and she doesn't have the flirting eyes of the silly woman. She is an asset to her husband, and not a liability. Her husband is well respected because of the wife's testimony. So many wives are a reproach to their husbands (1st Timothy 5:14).
Verse 24 - She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

She is industrious and looks for honest ways to earn some extra money. She sees her husband's concerns over finances, and wants to help him if she can. However, in today's world, things are different than from Bible days. It was difficult to find clothing back in Bible days, there were no mass producers of clothing like today. Hence, it would be foolish for a wife to try to make and sell clothing today, which can be bought dirt cheap at the store. It would be better to make something unique, which cannot be found in the stores. The idea is to do something that is going to make money, but not at a loss. There are MANY ways in which wife can earn money. Cleaning businesses are a good market in wealthier areas. You clean people's homes on a weekly basis, etc. Animal-sitting is popular. People drop their dog or cat off, and you watch them while they're on vacation. Please keep in mind that the woman in Proverbs 31 was trying to help her husband. If your husband has a good job, then you don't need to earn extra money. Again, the context of the Scripture is that a godly woman is not a couch-potato who sits around doing nothing. The Bible is not saying that every wife has to make money, not at all. The Bible is simply saying that she stays busy, using her time wisely for the benefit of her family. The applications are limitless.
Verse 25 - Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

She has the right priorities in life (Matthew 6:33). She keeps her eyes on Jesus Christ, and knows that there is always light at the end of the tunnel when problems arise. She reads and studies the Bible, meditating upon God's Word throughout the day. She has faith in God. She is able to handle problems which would cause other women to run to shelters or file for divorce. She doesn't run from her problems, she weathers the storms of life. She will one day be happy that she didn't divorce her husband, or cheat on him, when all hope seemed lost. When she couldn't see her hand in front of her face, she didn't give up and quit on her marriage. She is a real trooper, hanging in their when her husband was under Satan's attack. Fifty years ago, a mother could have 10 children and handle all the housework by herself. Today, a mother needs a babysitter, counselor, friends, mother, and the whole neighborhood to raise one brat. Women have lost old fashioned character. Wives nowadays run out the door, go back to mama, and many file for divorce. This is sinful, and an indication of the moral decline in America.
Verse 26 - She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

She is no fool. She knows Biblical principles, and has good sense. She keeps her mouth shut most of the time. When she does talk, it's worth hearing. She never curses or uses profane language. She never tells or listens to dirty jokes. She doesn't waste her time talking with shallow people, who like to gossip and slander others. She doesn't gossip or listen to gossip. She never speaks evil of any man. She respects the manhood of other men. I once knew a woman who liked to deride other men by continually referring to her husband as a "real man." This is not Christian. A godly woman respects the manhood of other men; but, she is extremely careful not to directly praise other men. Men are hungry for praise, and for a woman to give them attention. Don't do it ladies. No woman should ever brag on any man other than her husband. The fastest way to anger and hurt your husband is to brag on another man. Every husband wants to be his wife's ONLY hero. However, don't criticize or slander other men either. Every man has his dignity.
Verse 27 - She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

She doesn't eat until her family has eaten. She is in charge of the housework, and knows what is what. She doesn't lose things--she has a place for everything, and puts everything in it's place. She is organized. Her house is clean. She knows all the emergency phone numbers, and is prepared to deal with medical emergencies. She knows the poison hotline. Perhaps she has even taken a CPR and First Aid course. She is careful with food preparation, and washes her hands. Her home is disinfected, and it smells clean. She is careful to wash the dishes correctly, not leaving soap film on the plates. She is careful not to give her husband cracked glasses, or food with hair in it. She doesn't leave her children unattended. She reads to her kids, and listens to them read to her. She knows about nutrition, and her family gets plenty of grain and vegetables. She is careful not to give too many sweets to the family. She knows that fluoride is poison, and filters her families' drinking water. She doesn't like chemicals in the food, so she tries to prepare more homemade meals. The lazy woman will buy nothing but prepared foods, feeding her family loads of sodium and toxic sodium aluminum phosphate (most baking goods). Every wife should be an expert in nutrition. Every wife should read, ask questions, and get informed concerning everything that she is responsible for. I'm amazed how many wives and mothers go about their roles haphazardly.
Verse 28 - Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

How many men are always fighting with their wives because she is lazy? Many! Many men are miserable because of a lazy wife who won't spend 5-minutes in front of a mirror to pretty herself up. I heard a man criticize his wife, saying that she placed them into debt by buying a living room furniture set they didn't need. Another man said he was mowing the lawn on a hot summer day and asked his wife for a glass of water. She said, "Get it yourself" and never brought it. Another man rejoiced when he received an extra bonus check at work, because his wife didn't know about it and wouldn't confiscate it. These men all spake poorly of their wives. The Proverbs 31 woman doesn't make her husband miserable, she is a help instead of a burden. So many married men are miserable, including Christian men, because of lazy lackadaisical wives. Often, even the children get upset with her, because she blames the kids for her faults. I've heard mothers curse at their children, screaming and yelling at them, like they were criminals. This is sinful. What does your husband say about you?
Verse 29 - Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

Very few, and I mean very few, women are like the Proverbs 31 woman. Very few husbands are truly happy in their marriage. So many wives lie to their husbands, being deceitful and hiding things from him. I feel sorry for the man who's wife waits 10 years to tell him some bad news, breaking his heart. Those are horrible words when a wife says, "There's something I should have told you 10 years ago." What a horrible thing to do to a man. There was a wife who led her husband to believe that she was a virgin before they married. They were both Christians and had never dated anyone except each other. The wife decided after 7 years of marriage to tell her husband that she was sexually molested by a much older step brother when she was a little girl. The husband was forever devastated. As you can imagine, that permanently destroyed any family relations. The man never spoke to the wife's family again. The wife should have kept her mouth shut. Better yet, she should have told her husband before they married what had happened. She might as well have shot that poor man in the head, because he wished he were dead when she dropped the bomb on him. I've heard testimonies from men of their wives stealing from their them, cleaning out the bank account, destroying their personal property, lying to them, using the courts against them, dragging meddling people into the marriage, etc, etc, etc.. So sad, so tragic, so evil.
Verse 30 - Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

We are living in a sex-perverted generation where girls are trained at the earliest age to be whores. The godless music being aimed at young girls is being produced and sung by Satan worshippers like Madonna, and lascivious causing perverts like Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, Jessica Simpson, etc. Truly, beauty is only skin deep. One day, all their physical beauty will fade, and an old broken body will be all that remains. Death is inevitable (Romans 6:23). The sinful world worships youth, and the rebellion of youth. 1st John 2:15-17 plainly teaches that the world and the lusts thereof will all pass away. Nothing will matter 100 years from now except what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Jesus as your personal Savior, as payment for your sins; or will you reject Christ, and die in your sins?
Verse 31 - Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.