Proverbs 31:10 says this:
10 A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman--who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls. AMP
The Amplified Bible uses these adjectives to describe the "virtuous" woman. This is the Hebrew word "chayil", which means wealth, virtue, valor, strength, might, efficiency, ability, force, substance. In speaking of women, one study guide said: "a woman of this caliber had all the attributes of her male counterpart." Quite the lineup of character qualities, talents and abilities, right? Well, there is only ONE of these attributes that is VITAL! Look at verses 30-31:
30 Charm and grace are deceptive, and beauty is vain [because it is not lasting], but a woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, she shall be praised! 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city]!
In fact, all of the other gifts, talents, strength and abilities that this example of a godly woman OR man possesses stem from that heart that loves and worships the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible FIRST of ALL! AMEN! Do you remember what Jesus said to Martha when she complained that her sister was simply sitting at the feet of Jesus instead of being a o worker with her? Look at Luke 10:41-42 from a few different translations:
41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: 42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. KJV
41 But the Lord replied to her by saying, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; 42 There is need of only one or but a few things. Mary has chosen the good portion [that which is to her advantage], which shall not be taken away from her. AMP
And answering, the Lord said to her, Martha, Martha, you are worried and excited about many things, but of few things there is need, or of one, for Mary chose out for herself the good portion, which is of such a nature that it shall not hastily be snatched away from her. The New Testament: An Expanded Translation by Kenneth S. Wuest
41 However, the Lord answered her, “Marta, Marta, you are fretting and worrying about so many things! 42 But there is only one thing that is essential. Miryam has chosen the right thing, and it won’t be taken away from her.” CJB
"My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her." New Living Translation
Shalom in Him!
