We should always be on the lookout for those who need help. She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. (v20)Īs busy as the Proverbs 31 woman is, she doesn't miss an opportunity for generosity and serving others. Planning ahead and resisting the urge to make impulse buys is critically important to managing your finances well. Then pray about the decision, verify it fits in your budget, and ask if it would honor the Lord. We should continue to do the same! Before you purchase an item, determine if it's a need or a want. (v16)īargain hunting has been around since Bible times! The Proverbs 31 woman looked for the best deal and was patient before making any investments. She considers a field and buys it with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. She is like the ships of the merchant she brings her food from afar. (v14) You'll find fulfillment when your work and talents intersect.whether that work is in the home or outside the home. There is monetary and spiritual value in the work you do and God has given you specific, unique gifts to use for His glory. Proverbs 31 outlines the standard of a work ethic we should embody. Yet too many Christians are robbed of the joy of their work and see it only as a means to an end. God created us to work and it is intended to be a blessing to us. That means that no matter what your work is - at home, on the assembly line, or in a corporate office - work hard. Colossians 3:23-24 says, Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
The way you earn your money is just as important as the way you spend your money. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. She makes linen garments and sells them she delivers sashes to the merchant. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household. She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. (v13) Establish and maintain it with one another in order to be prosperous. Trust is foundational to marriage and more valuable than money. Spouses should be able to trust each other in every area, including finances. Today, it can be common for wives (and husbands) to hide purchases or even bank accounts from their spouse. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.
Let's break it down to answer your question of how her virtuous example can apply to our finances today. She worked hard, spent wisely, planned ahead, and gave generously. You are spot on correct that in Proverbs 31 we find a woman who is an excellent example of character, planning, and good stewardship. I feel it is only appropriate to say that I have the privilege of being married to a wonderful woman that I often refer to as a "Proverbs 32 Woman".meaning she has gone beyond the already high standards set in Proverbs 31! I have learned so much from watching her emulate these characteristics. What wisdom can you shed on the financial principles in that passage and how they apply to us today? In reading Proverbs 31, I was struck by the number of financial lessons in the passage. To learn Biblical answers to your financial questions, you can #AskChuck your questions by clicking here. Questions used may be lightly edited for length or clarity.
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