A Virtuous Woman


 

Virtuous (Vir"tu*ous) (?; 135), a.
                [OE. vertuous, OF. vertuos, vertuous, F. vertueux, fr. L. Virtuous. See Virtue,
                and cf. Virtuoso.]

                1. Possessing or exhibiting virtue. Specifically: -- (a) Exhibiting manly courage
                and strength; valorous; valiant; brave. [Obs.] "Old Priam's son, amongst
                them all, was chiefly virtuous." Chapman. (b) Having power or efficacy;
                powerfully operative; efficacious; potent. [Obs.] Chaucer. "Lifting up his
                virtuous staff on high, He smote the sea, which calméd was with speed."
                Spenser. "Every virtuous plant and healing herb." Milton. (c) Having moral
                excellence; characterized by morality; upright; righteous; pure; as, a virtuous
                action. "The virtuous mind that ever walks attended By a strong siding
                champion, conscience." Milton.
                2. Chaste; pure; -- applied especially to women. "Mistress Ford . . . the
                virtuous creature, that hath the jealous fool to her husband." Shak.

                -- Vir"tu*ous*ly, adv. -- Vir"tu*ous*ness, n.

 
A VIRTUOUS WOMAN

   The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree (long-lived, stately, upright, useful and fruitful); 
   they shall grow like a cider in Lebanon (majestic, stable, durable, and incorruptible (Psalm 92:12). 
   The virtuous woman is one who lives upright; she is moral in all her speech and actions.  She 
   is useful: fit for her King's use.  She is always ready to do all He calls her to; rather it be
    praising Him, cleaning the house, playing with the children, or helping those in need.  She is 
   fruitful; she sows many seeds of kindness, finances, love, and wisdom and sees the fruits of the 
   seeds. 

   The virtuous woman is majestic; she takes care of her spirit man, her body, and her clothes. 
   She is looked at as one who is beautiful inside and out.  She is stable; she is not moved by her
   circumstances, but rather by God's Holy Word and His Spirit.  The virtuous woman is durable; 
   she is not crushed by the demands placed on her, rather she seeks the Lord and His Strength to 
   help her.  And, she is incorruptible; the enemy tries to consume her, yet she knows and stands on
   the fact that nothing formed against her will prosper (Isaiah 54:17).

   The effect of her righteousness will be peace and the result of her righteousness will be quietness
    and confident trust forever (Isaiah 32:17). The Lord will bless her; as with a shield He will 
   surround her with pleasure and favor (Psalm 5:12).  She will have favor with others, and will be
   help in her time of need.

   Her earnest prayers make tremendous power available (James 5:16).  Her lips feed and guide 
   many (Proverbs 10:21).  Her words are full of wisdom and knowledge.  She opens her mouth 
   and the Lord gives her the words to say to bring comfort, strength, peace, power, wisdom, and
   correction to those whom she speaks.  She is a prayer warrior and continually prays for those in 
   need.  She is full of God's love and power.

   The virtuous woman is a Godly woman.  She seeks the Lord's Word in all her doings and is quick
   to act accordingly.  She is blessed, happy, and spiritually prosperous for she hunger and thirsts
   after righteousness and she is completely satisfied (Matthew 5:6).  She is satisfied in her Lord 
   and in herself, for she knows she is used by her King and bears much fruit!

 
To A Virtuous Young Lady

                                      by John Milton

             Lady, that in the prime of earliest youth
                 Wisely hath shunned the broad way and the green,
                 And with those few art eminently seen
                 That labour up the hill of heavenly Truth;
             The better part with Mary and with Ruth
                 Chosen thou hast; and they that overween,
                 And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen,
                 No anger find in thee, but pity and ruth.
             Thy care is fixed, and zealously attends
                 To fill thy odorous lamp with deeds of light,
                 And hope that reaps not shame. Therefore be sure
             Thou, when the Bridegroom with his feastful friends
                 Passes to bliss at the mid-hour of night,
                 Hast gained thy entrance, Virgin wise and pure.

 
>THE IDEAL WIFE
 

     IF you can find a truly excellent wife, she is worth more than expensive gems!

     Her husband can really trust her, and she will richly satisfy his needs.

     She will not hinder him, but help him all her life.

     She finds wool and flax and busily spins them.

     She buys imported foods, brought by ship from far-away ports.

     She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household, and plans the day's work for her
     servant girls.

     She goes out to inspect a field, and buys it; with her own hands she plants a vineyard.

     She is very energetic, a hard worker, and is a wise buyer.

     She works far into the night.

     She sews for the poor, and generously helps those in need.

     She has no fear of winter for her household, for she has made warm clothes for all of them.

     She also drapes with finest tapestry; her own clothing is beautifully made - a purple gown of pure
     linen.

     Her husband is well known, for he sits in the council chamber with the other civic leaders.

     She makes belted linen garments to sell to the merchants.

     She is a woman with lots of energy and dignity, and has no fear of old age.

     When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says.

     She watches carefully all that goes on throughout her household, and is never lazy.

     Her children rise and bless her; so does her husband.

     He praises her with these words:

     'There are many fine women in the world, but you are the BEST of them all!'

     Charm can be deceptive and beauty doesn't last, but a woman who fears and reverences YAOHU
     UL shall be greatly praised!

     Praise her for the many fine things she does!

     These kind deeds of hers shall bring her honor and recognition from highly-influential people!

       Proverbs 31:10-31, Tanakh or Hebrew Holy Scriptures

       Given to you in true love and deep humility, 'beh hol Shuam' YAOHUSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHAY,
     the only true Messiah, and we all say, amnao!

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