Security is hard to come by these days- at least in an earthly sense. With the government going bankrupt, you cannot trust banks. Promises are worthless. Labels on clothing, food, and storefronts lie about their products. So, what can we trust?
God. He alone is dependable to do what He said, even when the odds seem impossible. He WILL take care of His own.
Proverbs 31:11 says,
A virtuous woman must be constantly dependent upon God, and wise with her resources. Why else would her husband have sure, confident, trust in her? If a man knows that his wife has a close relationship with (his) God, then he knows he has nothing to worry about. God will take care of them both. Therefore, he has no need of dishonest gain: God will bless those that follow His principles.
Hebrew study:
the heart- heart, feelings, will, intellect; the centre of anything
of her husband- master, husband, (fig.) owner
doth safely trust- to hie [go quickly] for refuge, trust, confident, sure
so that he shall have no need- lack, fail, want, lessen
of spoil- booty (prey, spoil,) [as in plunder]
Concordance study:
1 Peter 3:1-6- a reference to "her husband" as master. When a wife honors and respects her man, he will love and trust her. Ex: Abraham's Sarah
Proverbs 15:17- "better is a dinner of herbs [a little] where love is, than a stalled ox [much] and hatred therewith."
At first glance a single woman may be perplexed. "How do I do that?" The answer is found in 1 Corinthians 7:34. A Christian young lady who is unmarried has more time to love on Jesus and serve Him. She is to depend on, honor, and respect Him. Above all, she is to seek to love Jesus with her whole heart. For "thy Maker is thine husband." (Isaiah 54:5)
Also girls, I would add from my own observation; practice on your dad. Honor him. Respect him. Make his favorite meal. Listen to him recount his day at work. Ask him for advice, and follow it. Then, when and if God sends the gift of marriage, you will find it easier to submit under a husband through a transfer of authority. My mom says "If you can be open, honest, and honoring with your dad, you will find it easier to be respectful and open with your husband simply from practice."
God. He alone is dependable to do what He said, even when the odds seem impossible. He WILL take care of His own.
Proverbs 31:11 says,
"The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her,
so that he shall have no need of spoil."
A virtuous woman must be constantly dependent upon God, and wise with her resources. Why else would her husband have sure, confident, trust in her? If a man knows that his wife has a close relationship with (his) God, then he knows he has nothing to worry about. God will take care of them both. Therefore, he has no need of dishonest gain: God will bless those that follow His principles.
Hebrew study:
the heart- heart, feelings, will, intellect; the centre of anything
of her husband- master, husband, (fig.) owner
doth safely trust- to hie [go quickly] for refuge, trust, confident, sure
so that he shall have no need- lack, fail, want, lessen
of spoil- booty (prey, spoil,) [as in plunder]
Concordance study:
1 Peter 3:1-6- a reference to "her husband" as master. When a wife honors and respects her man, he will love and trust her. Ex: Abraham's Sarah
Proverbs 15:17- "better is a dinner of herbs [a little] where love is, than a stalled ox [much] and hatred therewith."
At first glance a single woman may be perplexed. "How do I do that?" The answer is found in 1 Corinthians 7:34. A Christian young lady who is unmarried has more time to love on Jesus and serve Him. She is to depend on, honor, and respect Him. Above all, she is to seek to love Jesus with her whole heart. For "thy Maker is thine husband." (Isaiah 54:5)
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