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Our culture is changing!

Our culture is changing, and the rejection of God and secularization have had consequences. The discussion now includes babies born alive after failed abortions. Discover the timeless virtues of motherhood and the strength required to be truly effective. Trustworthy, devoted, and diligent - these virtues make a difference.

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Our culture is changing!

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  1. Our culture is changing! The rejection of God & secularization of society has cost us dearly. In the last 4 years we’ve not only redefined Marriage and Gender; Now we’re debating about what to do with babies born alive after a failed abortion! HR 962 has been Blocked 34 times in the House!

  2. Jeremiah 6 reminds us that sin and selfishness isn’t new. 15 “Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore they shall fall…”

  3. Sin and Selfishness isn’t new! Jer 6:16“Thus saith the LORD, Stand in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein!”

  4. Jer 6:17“I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken!” Ezekiel 3:17 “I have made thee a watchman …: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.” Jer. 6,7; 31:6; 51:12; Is. 52:8-10; 62:6; Ezek. 33:2-7

  5. Jer. 6:16 “see…ask for the old paths wherein is the good way 3000 years ago, God gave us His perspective on what makes for an effective wife and mother. Pr. 31:10-31 is a Hebrew Acrostic; To make it easier to learn & remember! and walk therein…”

  6. 1. Virtue (ḥayil) Defined. A. Translated “Power, Strength or Might” 32 times in the Bible. 1) Motherhood is exhausting! Isaiah 40:31 “they that wait upon the LORD {qāwâ: to bind together with God} shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings…”

  7. 1. Virtue (ḥayil) Defined. A. “Power, Strength or Might” 32 times. 2) It takes strength beyond ourselves to be truly effective. Ph 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”

  8. 1. Virtue (ḥayil) Defined. B. Translated “valor or valiant” 50 times. (courage and determination) • Parents are partnering with God! Ps 127:3 2) We need His grace (Help) Phil. 2:13 “It is God which worketh in you to will, and to do of His good pleasure.”

  9. B. Translated “valor or valiant” 50 times. (courage and determination) Is 41:10 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen (establish) thee; I will help(surround) thee; I will uphold(sustain) thee…”

  10. 1. Virtue (ḥayil) Defined. 1) God is called the “Lord of hosts” 273 X! Ps 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Vs 11The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.” Ro. 8:31 “If God be for us, who can be against us?” C. Translated “army or force” 100 times!

  11. 2. Virtue Described. There are several timeless qualities that all truly “virtuous” women have in common: Trustworthy.Vs 11 “The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her…” 1) Children are a sacred trust! Ps. 127:3 “Children are an heritage of the LORD”

  12. 2. Virtue Described. A. Trustworthy.Vs 11 “safely trust in her…” 1 Cor 4:3 “Moreover It is required in stewards oikonom’os: home manager that a man (or woman) be found faithful.” Pistis: Trustworthy!

  13. 2. Virtue Described. B. Devoted to her… 1) Husband 12 “She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.” a) She’s devoted to his success! Gen 2:18 “I will make a help meet for him.” Azar’: to aid, surround, protect.

  14. b) Mutual devotion is God’s design! Eph. 5:21 “submitting yourselves one to another…” (Mutual destruction is Satan’s! Jn. 10:10) Contrast 1 Cor. 7:34 “seeketh how she can please her husband” with 2 Tim. 3:2 “lovers of their own selves” vs 3 “without natural affection, trucebreakers”

  15. 2. Virtue Described. Pr. 31:10-31 B. Devoted. 12 “She will do him good ” 2) To her Family! Pr 31:27 “She looketh well to the ways of her household Ṣāpâ: anticipates their needs and eateth not the bread of idleness.”

  16. 2. Virtue Described. Pr. 31:10-31 B. Devoted. 12 “She will do him good ” 3) To her God! Proverbs 31:30 “a woman that feareth the LORD she shall be praised.” Col 3:23-24 “whatever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord;  Knowing the Lord ye shall receive the reward … for ye serve the Lord Christ.”

  17. 2. Virtue Described. Pr. 31:10-31 C. Diligent.13 “She seeks wool, and flax, and works willingly with her hands.” {ḥēpeṣ: pleasure, desire} 15 “riseth while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household” 16 “plants a vineyard…” 19,24 Makes clothes

  18. 2. Virtue Described. Pr. 31:10-31 C. Diligent.20“reaches …to the poor” 21She’s not afraid of the snow …: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22She makes herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.” She takes care of herself; but it’s Last on her priorities!

  19. 2. Virtue Described. Pr. 31:10-31 25“Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; {Ḥokmâ: practical life skills) and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”

  20. A virtuous woman is: Trustworthy, Devoted, Diligent… And should be treasured! Vs 10 “for her price(value) is far above rubies” 1 Pt 3:7 “husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife…” Timē: value, honor, dignity

  21. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”

  22. Pr. 31:31a “Give her of the fruit of her hands… Gal. 6:7,8 “Whatever we sow, we shall also reap… he (she) that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he (she) that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.”

  23. “let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. It’s not harvest time yet! As we have therefore opportunity, {One day they’ll all be gone!} let us do good unto all…” Gal 6:9,10

  24. 31“and let her own works praise her…” Hālal: to be clear, shine! Someday, everything will become clear. 1 Cor. 13:12 “now we see through a glass darkly, {Ai’nigma: obscure, unclear} From ai’nos: a story! but then, face to face.” {Clearly}

  25. 31 “let her own works praise her…” Hālal: to be clear, shine! When we’re truly devoted to Christ, His “strength, valor, and might” can be demonstrated through us! (John 15:1-16; Phil. 2:13) Mt. 5:16 “Let your light so shine… Glorify your father in heaven”

  26. Application: Pr. 31:31 “Give her the fruit of her own hands, and let her own works praise her…” • Will you let Him shine through you? Mt. 5:16 • Will you let God write your story? • Gal. 2:20

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