The Big Picture

When I take a big picture look at Proverbs 31, I see that this woman is all that she is, in order that her husband can be a voice for the poor and needy. 

She is his helpmate.  That is the God-ordained purpose that she embraces, as she takes the wings of grace in diligent labor.  Her relationship with God has brought her to this place, and now all of her efforts are united with the godly man (in training) referred to in verses 1-9.   She does what she does, so that he can do what he does.  That is, in my opinion, the big picture.

How do you see it? 

Open your mouth for the dumb, for the rights of all the unfortunate.  Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and needy.    Proverbs 31:8+9

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