Lately I have been studying the Proverbs 31 portion of scripture and divided it into 13 categories. Although it is possible that a non-Christian woman would also have the capabilities of performing some of the tasks of a Proverbs 31 woman, it is apparent that the life of the non-believer woman could not be fully balanced in Proverbs 31 with out Christ and gaining a close relationship with him through God's word (for example kindness and waking up early are not easily done for a non-believer :) ). While looking at the Proverbs 31 portion of scripture, it is a definite starting point for building a good home management binder. Check off lists, schedules and careful management of finances and supply are a definite assistance in the Proverbs 31 lifestyle.
Col 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Categories in Proverbs 31:
Character
-Does him good and not evil all the days of her life
-strength and honour are her clothing
-opens her mouth with wisdom
-in her mouth is the law of kindness
-her children and husband rise up and call her blessed
-her own works praise her in the gates.
-she feareth the LORD
Shopping
-seeks wool and flax
-is like the merchants ships and brings her food from afar
-considers a field and buys it
-percieveth that her merchandise is good
Selling
-she sells fine linen
-delivers girdles unto the merchants (item that alters the body appearance under clothing)
Crafting/Household supply
-works willingly with her hands
-layeth her hands to the spindle/distaff
-she maketh fine linen
Time Management
-riseth while it is yet night
-her candle goeth not out by night
-looketh well to the ways of her household
-eateth not the bread of idleness
Food
-giveth meat unto her household
Giving
-gives a protion of meat unto her maidens
-stretcheth out her hand to the poor and reacheth forth her hands to the needy
Gardening
-plants a vineyard
Homebirth/Natural birth
-girdeth her loins with strength
Health Care
-strengthens her arms
-strength and honour are her clothing
Community Relations
-her husband is known in the gates when he sitteth among the elders of the land
Fearless
-not afraid of the snow
-she shall rejoice in time to come
Clothing
-all her household are clothed with scarlet
-maketh herself coverings of tapestry
-her clothing is silk and purple
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