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Scripture:
Ephesians
5:15-17
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as
wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore
do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
Luke 10:17
He answered: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your
heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your
mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Proverbs
31:10-31
10 A wife of noble character who can find?
She is
worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and
lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all
the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
and
works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing
her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still dark;
she
provides food for her family
and
portions for her servant girls.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of
her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her
arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and
her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and
grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
and
extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her
household;
for
all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is
clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where
he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and
supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she
can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
and
faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her
household
and
does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her
husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things,
but
you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a
woman who fears the Lord is to be
praised.
31 Give her the reward she has earned,
and
let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
