Discovering the Treasures of a Godly Woman: Proverbs 31

by Elizabeth George (2)

Overview

For many women, the Proverbs 31 woman is too perfect. But in reality, she is an ordinary woman who made herself available to an extraordinary God—and became a tremendous blessing to everyone around her. Discovering the Treasures of a Godly Woman reveals how women can let God work through them by...

• discerning the true priorities in life
• cultivating character qualities valued by family and friends
• pursuing excellence in all they do

It is possible for a woman to make the treasures of the Proverbs 31 woman real in her life—and become the woman God designed her to be!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736931007
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	03/01/2003
Series:	A Woman After God's Own Heart®
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	421 KB

About the Author

Elizabeth George, whose books have sold more than 7 million copies, is the author of A Woman After God's Own Heart® (more than 1 million copies sold) and Breaking the Worry...Habit Forever! She's also a popular speaker at Christian women's events. Elizabeth and her husband, Jim, are parents and grandparents, and have been active in ministry for more than 30 years.

Table of Contents

	Foreword
	Before You Begin...
1.	A Godly Woman - Proverbs	9
2.	An Alphabet of Godliness - Proverbs 31	16
3.	A Godly Woman Is...Priceless - Proverbs 31:10	21
4.	A Godly Woman Is...Faithful - Proverbs 31:11	27
5.	A Godly Woman Is...Good - Proverbs 31:12	33
6.	A Godly Woman Is...Diligent - Proverbs 31:13	39
7.	A Godly Woman Is...Enterprising - Proverbs 31:14	44
8.	A Godly Woman Is...Disciplined - Proverbs 31:15	49
9.	A Godly Woman Is...Thrifty - Proverbs 31:16	54
10.	A Godly Woman Is...Energetic - Proverbs 31:17	58
11.	A Godly Woman Is...Industrious - Proverbs 31:18	63
12.	A Godly Woman Is...Persistent - Proverbs 31:19	68
13.	A Godly Woman Is...Kind - Proverbs 31:20	73
14.	A Godly Woman Is...Farsighted - Proverbs 31:21	78
15.	A Godly Woman Is...Elegant - Proverbs 31:22	84
16.	A Godly Woman Is...Helpful - Proverbs 31:23	89
17.	A Godly Woman Is...Creative - Proverbs 31:24	93
18.	A Godly Woman Is...Confident - Proverbs 31:25	99
19.	A Godly Woman Is...Wise - Proverbs 31:26	105
20.	A Godly Woman Is...Prudent - Proverbs 31:27	111
21.	A Godly Woman Is...Loving - Proverbs 31:28	117
22.	A Godly Woman Is...Excellent - Proverbs 31:28-29	122
23.	A Godly Woman Is...Reverent - Proverbs 31:30	127
24.	A Godly Woman Is...Virtuous - Proverbs 31:31	133
25.	A Godly Woman Is...a Treasure! - Proverbs 31:10-31	138
	Leading a Bible Study Discussion Group	143
	Notes	151

Editorial Reviews

The Proverbs 31 Woman. Since time immemorial, pastors and theologians have weighed in on the valiant woman of Proverbs 31, finding in the acrostic Hebrew poem a recipe for a perfect wife. New England minister Matthew Henry wrote in the 18th century, for example, that the biblical passage showed that a woman should keep to her sphere: She applies herself to the business that is proper for her. It is not in a scholar's business, or statesman's business, that she employs herself, but in women's business; She seeks wool and flax. In recent years, feminists have recovered other aspects of the Proverbs 31 ideal, noting that the woman was an entrepreneur, household manager and ancient real estate agent. In Discovering the Treasures of a Godly Woman, Elizabeth George offers a fairly balanced Bible study about Proverbs 31, stressing traditional interpretations while also emphasizing the heroine's many strengths. While the content is similar to many other evangelical books, George's is distinguished by its attention to poetic devices and linguistic issues. Its interactive workbook style will also encourage readers to engage the text for themselves. (Mar.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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