Title: Proverbs of Lemuel/Proverbs 31: 01-09
Content Introduction>************************************************ *
This chapter is the last chapter of this book, and it can be seen as a kind of appendix that summarizes the entire content of this book along with the entire chapter. Therefore, a careful analysis and understanding of this chapter can be seen as a means to properly appreciate the entire book, and an important key to grasping the identity of this book itself. This chapter with such importance is composed of the first part (verses 1-9), which presents the items that a leader should be wary of as a wise man of God, and the second half (verses 10-31), which shows the ideal wife of a wise man. There is.
Bon Law>****************************************************
This chapter is a lesson that King Lemuel's mother gives to her son, the king, to establish justice by first having the behavior that one should have as a ruler.
Second: What would the ideal wife look like? (Verses 10-31) This is a statement of the nature that God's people should have. Because it is precious. ① They are diligent at home (verse 13), working with their hands, managing the household well, working hard, providing food, weaving until late at night, and helping the needy. ② Fear the Lord (verse 24) The appearance of a woman in her old age is that her husband sits at the gate with the elders of the land (a powerful figure), and the woman opens her mouth to give wisdom as a senior in life and faith, benefiting and enriching people. do. All of this stems from the fear of the Lord.
Conclusion>****************************************************
As such, a person's value is not based on appearance, academic background, or family background like the world's standards and values. As Peter said, “Do not adorn your hair, wear gold, or put on beautiful clothes, but do not let the hidden person in your heart be incorruptible of a meek and stable spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.” Amen