Proverbs 31:8-10 – Far Above Rubies
Verses 8-9 – The king must use his authority to protect those who can’t protect themselves. No case should be beneath his attention. When we look at Jesus, our King, we see that He stands on earth before His accusers, unjustly condemned, and no one opens their mouth to speak for Him, to defend Him. But when it comes to us, we are justly condemned, but our great King, the Lord Jesus Christ, speaks on our behalf, making our defence, paying our debts. We should remember His love and forgiveness, so we can grow more like Him.
Verse 10 – This verse leads to the main section of the chapter. Lemuel’s wise mother has warned him against evil women and given him Godly rules for government. She now sets before him the picture of a virtuous woman, that gift from the Lord. It is a poem of 22 verses, written like Psalm 119 in that each of the verses starts with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It describes a wife, an employer, and a mother. So rare is this treasure that a challenge is given to find a virtuous woman. Abraham sends to a far away country to find this blessing for his son. Perhaps one reason it’s so rare is that it is almost never sought. Too often we search for appearances, wealth, or accomplishments, not for virtues; for outward things instead of internal character. When this gift is found, it is priceless. No treasure on earth is comparable to her.
Questions
- What is the job of the king?
- What has Christ done for us?
- What is the main part of chapter 31 about?
- How valuable is a Godly woman?
Prayer Points
- Give thanks for the Godly women in your life.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.