The Virtuous Wife

The Virtuous Wife

Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships, she brings her food from afar. She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants. She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants. Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.” Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Reconciliation Movie

Religion vs. the Gospel:
Religion is good advice.
The Gospel is good news.
Religion says "I obey, therefore God loves me."
The Gospel says "God loves me, therefore I obey."
Religion is about what I do.
The Gospel is about what God has done through Jesus Christ.
Religion sees Jesus as a means.
The Gospel sees Jesus as the end.

The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose on the third day. The appropriate and ongoing response to the Gospel is faith and repentance. The Gospel is the motivation for holy living - motivated by gratitude, not guilt. The solution for sin is not simply to 'try harder' but actually understanding the Gospel and applying the Gospel to every aspect of life. Thank You, Jesus!

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