Wisdom as a Wife
May 10, 2015 Preacher: Rich Lanning Series: Proverbs
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10–31:31
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Wisdom as a Wife
Proverbs 31:10–31
May 10, 2015
Introduction
I. Understanding the passage as a portrait of wisdom. Proverbs 31:10
II. Who can find a wife like this? Proverbs 31:10
III. Her character:
A. Trustworthy. Proverbs 31:11
B. Industrious. Proverbs 31:13–16, 18–19, 21–22
C. Clothed in strength. Proverbs 31:17, 25
D. Concerned for the poor. Proverbs 31:20
E. Speaks with wisdom and kindness. Proverbs 31:26
F. Characterized by the ‘fear of the Lord’. Proverbs 31:30
IV. Her worth:
A. A blessing to her household. Proverbs 31:15, 21, 23, 28
B. A comfort to all around her. Proverbs 31:29–31
Questions for reflection:
- The common view of Proverbs 31 is that it is primarily a kind of instruction manual for wives. How does viewing the passage as primarily a ‘Portrait of Wisdom’ change or deepen this view?
- Can you think of examples of people who practice the wisdom described in Proverbs 31? Who are they? How do they model this wisdom?
- How does Jesus fit into the pursuit and practice of wisdom?

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