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THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN (PART NINE)

2018-09-092018-08-31 Sir Godfrey Gregg

HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Proverbs 31:17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. Inner strength and a tenacious trust in God translates into outer strength and physical vitality and vigour. The “loins” are regarded as the seat of strength (see 1 Kings 12:10; Nahum 2:1). The term refers to the abdominal […]

THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN (PART EIGHT)

2018-09-082018-08-31 Sir Godfrey Gregg

Proverbs 31:16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it. The word “considereth” is from a verb which often is used to describe the wicked who devise evil or are actively plotting evil. Here are some examples: “The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth” (Psalm 37:12). “While they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away […]

THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN (PART SEVEN)

2018-09-072018-08-31 Sir Godfrey Gregg

HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Proverbs 31:14 She is like the merchants’ ships; She bringeth her food from afar. In verse 13 she is seeking to provide clothing for her family and in verse 14 she is seeking to provide food for her family. The Bible teaches us that with food and raiment we can […]

THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN (PART SIX)

2018-09-062018-08-31 Sir Godfrey Gregg

HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Proverbs 31:15 She riseth also while it is yet night She is up before the sun, showing that idleness and laziness have no place with her (compare verse 27). The sluggard (Proverbs 6:6-11) should not only go to the ant but should also go to the virtuous woman to learn […]

THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN (PART FIVE)

2018-09-052018-08-31 Sir Godfrey Gregg

HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Proverbs 31:13 She seeketh wool and flax Wool, of course, is the wavy or curly undercoat of a sheep which can be woven into a warm garment or fabric. Even today we wear wool sweaters or mittens to protect us from the cold. Flax was a fibrous plant used in […]