A Mothers Advice - Proverbs 31,10-31
1
A
Mother's
Advice
Scripture:
Proverb
31:10--31
Introduction
Many
people
love
to
give
advice.
Some
advice
is
good
while
other
advice
is
not.
If
you
can
find
good
counsel
from
friends
or
family,
someone
you
can
trust,
then
you
have
found
a
valuable
thing.
Even
parents
love
to
give
advice
to
their
children.
And
why
shouldn't
they?
Most
parents
want
to
see
their
children
do
well
and
not
repeat
the
same
mistakes
they
made.
The
strange
thing
about
parental
advice
is
that
most
children
probably
do
not
appreciate
that
advice
when
they
are
younger.
I
can
remember
many
times
my
mother
and
father
sharing
important
advice
and
instruction
that
was
for
my
benefit
(obeying
it
would
typically
avoid
pain
and
punishment)
but
only
turning
a
deaf
ear
to
it.
As
I
have
gotten
older
I
have
learned
to
appreciate
the
wisdom
of
my
parents.
It
is
amazing
how
much
smarter
parents
get
the
older
their
children
are.
It
is
a
mother's
advice
that
we
read
in
the
last
chapter
of
the
book
of
Proverbs.
While
the
father
of
an
Israelite
family
may
have
been
the
primary
teacher
of
the
children,
godly
women
also
took
that
role
at
times.
Most
of
the
book
of
Proverbs
is
a
father
speaking
to
his
son,
counseling
his
son
to
make
wise
decisions.
However,
in
Proverbs
chapter
thirty--one
we
read
of
a
mother's
advice
to
her
son.
Proverbs
31:1
The
words
of
King
Lemuel.
An
oracle
that
his
mother
taught
him.
Unfortunately,
we
do
not
know
who
King
Lemuel
was,
or
where
he
was
king.
He
most
likely
was
not
an
Israelite
king,
but
whoever
he
was,
he
wrote
this
proverb
under
the
inspiration
of
God's
Spirit
that
included
some
wisdom
his
mother
taught
him.
She
was
urgently
asking
her
son
to
act
wisely
in
some
of
the
most
important
issues
of
life
?
leadership,
marriage
and
family.
Verses
two
through
nine
of
the
proverb
are
a
mother's
advice
in
how
the
ideal
king
ought
be
temperate,
wise
and
compassionate.
The
rest
of
the
proverb,
verses
ten
through
thirty--one,
is
a
poem
about
a
virtuous
woman.
It
may
be
easy
to
read
Proverbs
Thirty--one
as
a
"blueprint"
so
to
speak
of
how
women
ought
to
be;
but
remember,
this
proverb
is
a
mother's
advice
to
her
son.
King
Lemuel's
mother
instructed
her
son
about
finding
a
good
wife.
That
was
the
main
point!
Men
spend
a
lot
of
energy
and
time
searching
for
"the
right
one."
Unfortunately,
the
world
tells
men
about
several
things
to
desire
in
a
"good
wife."
For
instance,
the
world
typically
honors
women
for
their
outward
beauty
?
how
physically
attractive
they
are.
Because
such
value
is
placed
upon
physical
appearance,
many
women
spend
a
lifetime
trying
to
have
and
preserve
the
perfect
body
and
face.
Another
thing
the
world
desires
in
women
is
being
rich
or
successful
in
business.
God's
Word,
on
the
other
hand,
gives
other
reasons
to
honor
women
that
is
completely
counter--cultural
?
it
is
not
the
same
as
what
current
society
values.
While
our
society
is
trying
to
eliminate
the
distinctions
between
men
and
women,
Proverbs
Thirty--one
describes
a
wife
whose
life
is
centered
on
serving
the
Lord,
being
her
husband's
God--given
helper
and
the
caregiver
to
her
family.
Those
are
things
that
Scripture
describes
as
the
"excellent
wife."
In
short,
this
1
2
proverb
was
not
primarily
for
young
women
("this
is
what
kind
of
wife
you
should
be")
but
for
young
men
("this
is
what
kind
of
wife
you
should
desire").
The
poem
section
of
Proverb's
Thirty--One
(vss.
10--31)
is
skillfully
crafted,
where
each
verse
begins
with
a
sequential
letter
of
the
Hebrew
alphabet.
The
poem
also
follows
a
structure
where
the
high
value
(excellence)
of
a
good
wife
both
begins
and
ends
the
section.
We
see
in
verses
one
through
nine,
Lemuel's
mother
advised
him
to
not
"give
his
strength"
to
promiscuous
women.
In
other
words,
do
not
settle
on
the
temporary
pleasures
of
casual
flings
with
women,
such
as
the
moral
failures
of
both
King
David
and
King
Solomon
who
followed
the
desires
of
the
flesh.
But
then,
in
verses
ten
through
thirty--one,
King
Lemuel's
mother
described
the
kind
of
woman
he
ought
to
desire.
It
is
worth
noting
that
the
end
of
Proverbs
ends
much
like
it
began.
Near
the
beginning
of
Proverbs
is
the
personification
of
Lady
Wisdom,
imploring
young
men
to
come
to
her.
At
the
end
of
the
book
is
an
actual
"excellent
woman"
who
serves
as
the
model
for
young
men
seeking
a
wife.
There
are
five
things
to
note
about
this
kind
of
woman:
1. She
is
Precious
2. She
Cares
for
her
Family
3. She
is
a
Hard
Worker
4. She
has
a
Good
Reputation
5. She
Fears
the
Lord
An
Excellent
Wife
is
Precious
In
verse
ten,
King
Lemuel's
mother
told
him
the
following:
Proverbs
31:10
An
excellent
wife
who
can
find?
She
is
far
more
precious
than
jewels.
Another
way
of
saying
this
is,
"Who
can
find
a
wife
of
noble
character?"
At
first
glance,
this
statement
seems
to
suggest
that
a
good
wife
is
impossible
to
find.
Such
a
wife
is
not
impossible
to
find,
but
she
may
be
hard
to
find.
This
is
not
to
say
that
she
is
hard
to
find,
but
she
might
be.
Either
way,
the
text
says
that
this
is
the
type
of
woman
men
ought
to
desire.
Men
will
often
define
themselves
by
wealth,
work,
or
status.
Having
money
or
possessions,
an
important
job
or
one
that
make
one
fell
important
or
worthwhile,
even
status
or
position
in
society
or
the
work
place
are
things
valuable
to
many
men.
God's
Word
says
that
a
wife
is
far
more
precious
than
these
things.
This
is
similar
to
two
other
statements
in
the
book
of
Proverbs:
Proverbs
12:4
An
excellent
wife
is
the
crown
of
her
husband...
Proverbs
18:22
He
who
finds
a
wife
finds
a
good
thing
and
obtains
favor
from
the
LORD.
Finding
a
good
wife
is
far
more
precious
than
having
wealth,
status
or
power.
2
3
An
Excellent
Wife
Cares
for
Her
Family
Most
of
us
like
to
be
cared
for.
When
family
and
friends
take
care
of
us,
are
there
for
us
in
a
particularly
difficult
time,
or
when
we
just
need
a
shoulder
to
cry
on,
I
suspect
most
of
us
appreciate
the
tender
care
of
our
loved
ones.
A
mother's
love
is
something
special.
An
excellent
wife
cares
for
her
husband
and
family.
According
to
this
proverb,
she
is
a
planner
?
she
plans
and
anticipates
the
needs
of
her
family
and
make
sure
those
needs
are
met.
She
provides
food
for
her
household.
She
does
not
worry
about
the
winter
for
she
has
made
sure
her
family
is
properly
clothed.
Because
her
husband
and
children
are
so
loved
and
taken
care
of,
they
call
her
"blessed."
Her
husband
praises
her.
An
Excellent
Wife
is
a
Hard
Worker
Proverbs
Thirty--One
describes
the
excellent
wife
as
one
who
is
a
hard
worker.
This
is
not
just
someone
who
is
a
busybody,
who
looks
busy
but
is
not
really
getting
much
done.
This
woman
is
working
hard
to
care
for
her
family
and
others.
She
provides
food
and
clothing
for
her
family.
The
passage
declares,
"She
rises
while
it
is
yet
night."
Taken
literally,
it
would
seem
that
this
woman
never
sleeps
at
all!
Some
probably
do
not!
However,
this
passage
simply
means
that
she
is
diligent
to
complete
her
work
both
in
the
morning
and
in
the
evening.
The
text
states
that
she
avoids
laziness.
Proverbs
31:27
She
looks
well
to
the
ways
of
her
household
and
does
not
eat
the
bread
of
idleness.
An
Excellent
Wife
Has
a
Good
Reputation
The
center
point
of
the
poem
about
the
excellent
wife
is
verse
twenty--three.
Proverbs
31:23
Her
husband
is
known
in
the
gates
when
he
sits
among
the
elders
of
the
land.
Some
have
viewed
this
verse
as
almost
an
intrusion
on
the
poem.
All
the
other
verses
of
the
poem
praise
the
wife
?
the
verses
speak
well
about
her.
However,
this
verse
alone
focuses
on
her
husband's
reputation.
What
does
this
verse
have
to
do
about
the
excellent
wife?
It
actually
establishes
the
central
message
of
the
poem.
Remember,
we
ought
to
look
at
this
poem
not
as
the
characteristics
women
ought
to
be,
but
as
the
kind
of
wife
a
man
ought
to
desire.
The
husband's
reputation
is
tied
to
the
reputation
of
his
wife.
In
ancient
Jewish
culture,
the
city
gates
were
the
center
of
civic
and
economic
life,
where
the
leading
men
gathered.
Anyone
who
was
someone
was
found
at
the
gate.
A
wife's
excellent
work
and
virtuous
character
would
contribute
significantly
to
her
husband's
success
and
reputation
when
he
sat
among
the
elders
of
the
land.
But
not
only
is
her
husband
known
at
the
gate,
verse
thirty--one
states
that
the
wife's
works
are
also
known
and
appreciated
in
the
gates.
In
fact,
her
strength
and
dignity
are
so
much
a
part
of
her
character
and
conduct
that
they
seem
to
be
almost
like
her
clothing.
(v.
25)
The
excellent
wife
does
her
family
good.
3
4
An
Excellent
Wife
Fears
The
Lord
The
single
most
important
quality
of
a
wife,
a
mother,
or
anyone
for
that
matter
is
a
healthy
fear
and
respect
of
God.
A
person
who
fears
God
should
conduct
his
or
her
life
in
such
a
way
that
he
or
she
has
the
characteristics
mentioned
in
this
proverb.
This
might
be
a
summary
statement
for
the
entire
proverb.
Proverbs
31:30
Charm
is
deceitful,
and
beauty
is
vain,
but
a
woman
who
fears
the
LORD
is
to
be
praised.
Charm
and
beauty
are
not
bad,
but
they
are
simply
insufficient
reasons
to
marry
someone.
Charm
and
beauty
are
outward
appearances.
Both
are
temporary
and
should
not
be
praised.
True
beauty
is
the
fear
of
the
Lord.
Men
may
look
for
what
is
outwardly
beautiful
and
completely
miss
the
true
beauty
of
a
woman
?
her
devout
love
and
worship
of
God.
That
does
not
mean
that
the
same
woman
cannot
have
both
?
outward
and
inward
beauty
?
but
what
is
truly
beautiful,
what
is
truly
worthwhile
and
precious,
what
makes
a
woman,
a
wife
and
a
mother
excellent
is
a
genuine
fear
of
the
Lord.
From
that
will
flow
the
preciousness
of
an
excellent
wife.
From
that
she
will
demonstrate
godliness
and
train
her
children
in
the
way
of
righteousness.
Put
another
way,
a
person's
outward
charm
and
physical
beauty
is
not
what
is
most
important.
A
really
praiseworthy
possession
is
one's
devotion
to
God.
The
young
man
should
first
seek
a
woman
who
fears
the
Lord.
The
mention
of
a
woman
who
fears
the
Lord
at
the
end
of
a
long
list
of
excellent
qualities
is
similar
to
the
theme
of
the
whole
book
of
Proverbs:
Proverbs
1:7
The
fear
of
the
Lord
is
the
beginning
of
knowledge...
The
excellent
woman
excels
in
her
fear
of
the
Lord
is
a
model
of
the
character
traits
and
wisdom
taught
throughout
the
book
of
Proverbs.
Proverbs
is
a
book
about
living
wisely.
True
wisdom
is
seen
as
the
life
lived
in
wholehearted
obedience
to
God
and
this
is
the
model
of
the
excellent
wife.
Conclusion
In
this
brief
Proverb
we
have
the
advice
from
a
mother
to
her
son
about
finding
an
excellent
wife
and
mother
of
his
children.
Proverbs
has,
in
effect,
come
full
circle.
It
began
by
saying
that
the
young
man
must
embrace
the
imaginary
ideal
of
Lady
Wisdom
in
order
to
have
a
fulfilling
life.
It
ends
by
saying
that
a
man
needs
a
good
wife
to
achieve
this
goal.
For
godly
women
today,
this
passage
may
be
depressing.
How
could
anyone
measure
up
to
this
standard?
This
description
of
the
excellent
wife
is
an
ideal
just
as
Jesus
Christ
is
the
model
for
a
husband.
Who
can
find
such
a
man?
It
should
not
be
expected
that
any
one
would
look
exactly
like
the
excellent
wife
in
every
respect,
but
the
faithful
should
be
willing
to
be
molded
by
God
into
it.
Also,
just
as
most
of
the
exhortations
to
the
"son"
in
the
rest
of
Proverbs
can
be
applied
to
all
people,
both
men
and
women,
everyone
can
learn
from
the
example
of
the
excellent
wife.
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