The Woman Who Fears the Lord (Proverbs 31)
I. Ungodly women in Proverbs
A. An Adulterous Woman (Proverbs 2:16-17)
B. A Woman Who Lacks Discretion (Proverbs 11:22)
C. A Contentious Woman (Proverbs 19:13, 21:9, 19)
II. The Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 31:1-31)
A. Her Great Worth (Proverbs 31:10-12)
1. She is rare (Proverbs 31:10)
2. She is valuable (Proverbs 31:10)
3. She is trustworthy (Proverbs 31:11)
Negatively: There is no need to worry
Positively: There is complete confidence
4. She has consistent character (Proverbs 31:12)
B. Her Consistent Character (Proverbs 31:13-27)
1. She is a hard worker
a. She works gladly (Proverbs 31:13)
b. She works diligently (Proverbs 31:15, 18, 27)
c. She embraces difficult work (Proverbs 31:16-17, 25)
2. She handles finances wisely (Proverbs 31:16-18, 21)
3. She provides for her household and others (Proverbs 31:12, 15, 20-22, 27)
4. She speaks wisdom (Proverbs 31:26)
5. She dears the Lord (Proverbs 31:30)
C. Her Deserved Praise (Proverbs 31:28-31)