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How to Have a Happy Marriage
provided the wife, which, in turn, makes
it
possible for the
wife
to
achieve her maximum potential. The Proverbs 31 wife
is not constantly "barefoot and pregnant."
The Proverbs 31 husband provides an environment in
which his wife can reach her full capabilities.
A Person of Service
More than one man who has browbeat his wife has
prided himself in having discovered Proverbs 31:15. "Get up
woman," he slurs sleepily. "Why can't you rise up like that
Proverbs 31 woman?"
Certainly, Proverbs 31 shows a diligent wife responding
to
the needs of her household. She does rise early and she
does have everything ready to make the beginning of the day
enjoyable for everyone, including the live-in help her husband
has provided.
It
seems some men selfishly feel the woman
should be up early in the morning getting all the chores done
in addition
to
providing the nourishing breakfast the family
needs for a proper start.
Monetary wealth did not go
to
this woman's head. She
had not become lazy merely because maidens had been pro–
vided. In fact, she felt a responsibility
to
everyone in the
household, including the hired help.
But part of her responsibilities must have included out–
lining duties and projects for her maidens throughout the
day. She was responsible for the household organization.
There is yet another hint of the family's financial stabil–
ity in verse 21: "She is not afraid of the snow for her
household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet."
Garments of substantial quality are here depicted. This fam–
ily had no fear of the bitter colds of winter. The Proverbs 31
woman purchased quality garments or made them with her
own hands.
Throughout this inspiring chapter we find that this
superwoman is constantly a person of service. Notice verse
20: "She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she
reacheth forth her hands
to
the needy."
She is a woman of accomplishment. Her family is pro–
vided with the finest quality clothing and food. She has
maidservants. She also has time available, and she uses her