A Woman’s Beauty....

Why is it when a woman enters a room, the first thing she does is compare herself to every other women there? Why is the most effective way to advertise, is to have a less dressed woman in the ad? Is it because sex sells? Why do women who make it in Hollywood first have to make it with those in charge of making the casting decisions? Why are cosmetics, jewelry, and fashionable clothes always in high demand? Women, worldwide, would benefit greatly if they were determined to live by God’s standard of what beauty and character are instead of falling victims to the deception of the world’s definition of it.

Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?She is more precious than rubies.11 Her husband can trust her,and she will greatly enrich his life.12 She brings him good, not harm,all the days of her life. 13 She finds wool and flax and busily spins it.14 She is like a merchant’s ship,bringing her food from afar.15 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her householdand plan the day’s work for her servant girls. 16 She goes to inspect a field and buys it;with her earnings she plants a vineyard.17 She is energetic and strong,a hard worker.18 She makes sure her dealings are profitable;her lamp burns late into the night. 19 Her hands are busy spinning thread,her fingers twisting fiber.20 She extends a helping hand to the poorand opens her arms to the needy.21 She has no fear of winter for her household,for everyone has warm clothes. 22 She makes her own bedspreads.She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns.23 Her husband is well known at the city gates,where he sits with the other civic leaders.24 She makes belted linen garmentsand sashes to sell to the merchants. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity,and she laughs without fear of the future.26 When she speaks, her words are wise,and she gives instructions with kindness.27 She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. 28 Her children stand and bless her.Her husband praises her:29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,but you surpass them all!” 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. 31 Reward her for all she has done.Let her deeds publicly declare her praise. Proverbs 31:10-31