Living Out Wisdom

In this lesson we will see how living in the wisdom of God ourselves, will affect others. In the last few lessons we have dealt with the wisdom of God, as opposed to the knowledge of man. The latter can be very beneficial when coupled with God's wisdom, in our lives. In earlier lessons we dealt with what we call the "mawshawl", the act of giving life to inanimate objects. This is the most prevalent style of writing in Proverbs. Prior to this section of study. I only referred to them as parables. This is one of the few instances of actually being one. In the following verses, a woman is actually a woman. She is given qualities of measurement, deemed valuable to man.


Proverbs 31:8-9:
8Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Remember the purpose of this lesson is to show how living in God's wisdom, can affect the lives of others. It is unclear whether King Lemuel was the king of Massa, or these are just the words he was about to communicate. The word Massa has two meanings. Both of which could have been used. In any event these are the words of a king. Here he speaks on behalf of those who don't have a voice. Proverbs 31 is the only place in the bible, King Lemuel is mentioned. The will of God will be accomplished one way or the other. This is an example of someone speaking up for others of less influence. As Christians today, we should follow suit.


Proverbs 31:10-14:
10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

Here we see the value of a virtuous woman. This is an example of a true parable. It uses earthly objects to measure intangible things. There is no way to put a price tag on integrity. Either it's there or it's not. Her husband is aware of his find. It shields him from the shortfalls of this world. His curiosity is peaked, in the mystery of his wife. She will always have his back. She is there, filling in where ever she is needed. Making sure she provides all she can, for her loved ones.


Proverbs 31:22-30:
22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

A good womans reputation precedes her, just like that of a bad. Her fruits will be evidence, of her tireless works. A man will be remembered by others, by who he has for a wife. Not that she is his leader, but an extension of him. She is not a busybody, speaking out of turn. Being careful and selective with her words. Her children are raised up, and appreciate her direction. Her daughters are reflections of her. Her husband is her provider, and craves her affections. A woman's beauty is like nothing else God made. That beauty can afford untold opportunities. All these things are good, but not guaranteed. A woman's character has to be deeper than that. All who come in contact with a God fearing woman, lives should be enriched as a result.