Proverbs 31:30 AMP
Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.
Matthew Henry concise commentary:
She fears the Lord. Beauty recommends none to God, nor is it any proof of wisdom and goodness, but it has deceived many a man who made his choice of a wife by it. But the fear of God reigning in the heart, is the beauty of the soul; it lasts for ever.
She fears the Lord. Beauty recommends none to God, nor is it any proof of wisdom and goodness, but it has deceived many a man who made his choice of a wife by it. But the fear of God reigning in the heart, is the beauty of the soul; it lasts for ever.
Miyagi’s commentary:
In society today, women are more concerned about how they look on the outside than how they are on the inside. The world stresses heavily on outward appearance, cosmetics, weight loss programs, and fashions. But seldom do we hear of women going out of their way to seek wisdom, to build character, and to cultivate the fear of the Lord. To find a woman who is fully submissive to her husband and obedient to the Lord in today’s society, one that makes serving Jesus a top priority, is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Most want to be seen and heard, to have some form of control in the home, and to be the ones who give orders to the husbands…….these are a dime a dozen. Even in churches and in Christian homes, one will find women who bosses their husbands around, who belittles them and controls them. Most do not fit the Proverbs 31 description of a wife… not even close. And if she is single, you can see her bossing the men around.
Yes, God calls us to honor our wives as the weaker vessel. That is one thing. But to allow them to be the leader and have sole authority in the home, that is entirely another thing. God did not intend to make men as puppies but in the image and likeness of God.
So when I read about the godly women in the Bible such as Esther and Ruth, I would ask God, “where are these women in today’s society?” And just as Matthew Henry said…”.the fear of God reigning in their hearts is the true beauty of the soul. It will last forever.” Outward superficial beauty is no proof of wisdom and goodness at all. And it is only temporary.
Summary conclusion:
So in choosing a wife, men, look for the beauty of the soul, not the amount of cosmetic on her face.
Proverbs 11:22
As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a beautiful woman who is without discretion [her lack of character mocks her beauty].
Matthew Henry concise commentary
Beauty is abused by those who have not discretion or modesty with it. This is true of all bodily endowments
Miyagi’s commentary
Ever met a beautiful woman with the right amount of make-up, a pretty dress and fine jewelry, then she opens her mouth and all that beauty becomes negated by the words she say? A woman without character nor discretion and is loud and defiant is very disturbing and unsettling to be around. And all that outward beauty goes out the door and becomes meaningless because it becomes nullified and spoiled by the lack of character. How tragic.
Summary conclusion:
If a woman works on cultivating the beauty of her soul, her outward beauty will eventually radiate on the outside. But if a woman only works on the outward beauty only, which is what most women are doing today, she is just a pretty picture….and hollow inside.
If a woman works on cultivating the beauty of her soul, her outward beauty will eventually radiate on the outside. But if a woman only works on the outward beauty only, which is what most women are doing today, she is just a pretty picture….and hollow inside.
The Big Picture:
A woman who fears the Lord is called “a woman worthy of praise.”
A woman who is only concerned with cosmetics, jewelry and clothes is called “a Christmas tree.”
The Byword
The fear of the Lord in her heart is very attractive and good.
So don't be deceived by the Christmas trees in your neighborhood.
Miyagi
