The Proverbs 31 Woman: Valuable
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Proverbs 31:10
valu-able, adj.
having monetary value
worth a good price
having desirable or esteemed characteristics or qualities
of great use or servicesynonyms: dear, expensive, precious, premium, priceless, costly
antonyms: cheap, inexpensive
I love the fact that the first verse describing the Proverbs 31 Woman defines her worth and value. Value is something that can only be attributed to her by her Creator. The amount of thought and care that was involved in creating her is immediately evident. Value is not something we can attain for ourselves; it’s given to us. I need to keep this same posture of humility when studying all the aspects of the Proverbs 31 Woman. I cannot develop outstanding character by my own effort. It is the work of the Spirit in me that transforms my heart. I know that, “he who began a good work in [me] will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)
It is important that I acknowledge my value in Christ. But it is also vital to “think of [myself] with sober judgment.” (Romans 12:3) I cannot increase my value with good works. There is nothing I can do to lower the price God had to pay for my life. It was Christ’s blood, or I’d still be a slave to sin.
Lord, thank you for bringing me to a place of brokenness and freeing me. The harder I tried, the worse off I was. There was nothing I could ever do to earn what was given freely to me. You get all the credit for my value, and for every other good thing in me. May the difference you make in my life be evident to everyone who knows me so that the grace you poured out on me doesn’t end here.
