5/10/2020

“God-Fearing Wives and Mothers” (Proverbs 31:30)

Introduction

Thesis: I want to share with you three simple exhortations in fearing the Lord so that you will both know and grow in that woman of noble character, a treasure in the sight of God and man.

I. See what ______the fear of the Lord.

II. Take concrete steps to ______the fear of the Lord.

III. Be encouraged by God’s ______upon those who fear the Lord.

Conclusion

Text: Proverbs 31:30 30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,

But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

Related Texts:

Proverbs 3:7 Psalm 22:23 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; 23 You who fear the LORD, praise Him; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. All you descendants of Jacob, glorify Him, And stand in awe of Him, all you descendants of Proverbs 8:13 . 13 “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way Proverbs 1:7 And the perverted mouth, I hate. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise and instruction. Proverbs 14:26 26 In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, Proverbs 9:10 And his children will have refuge. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Psalm 34:7-8 7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who Proverbs 2:1-5 fear Him, 1 My son, if you will receive my words And treasure And rescues them. my commandments within you, 2 8 O taste and see that the LORD is good; Make your ear attentive to wisdom, How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Incline your heart to understanding; 3 For if you cry for discernment, Proverbs 14:2 Lift your voice for understanding; 4 2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he If you seek her as silver who is devious in his ways despises Him. And search for her as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will discern the fear of the LORD Deuteronomy 10:12 And discover the knowledge of God. 12 “Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require from you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all Proverbs 28:14 14 His ways and love Him, and to serve the LORD your God How blessed is the man who fears always, with all your heart and with all your soul, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 13 The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.