The Proverbs 31 Woman, John Macarthur

John Macarthur: The Proverbs 31 Woman

[@Pg-kx2gy]

A women can easily be replaced in a workplace but never in her own home.

[@jayonnaj18]

I am so grateful to have had the Mother we did! Proverbs 31 always reminded me of my dear Mother who died 25 years ago now! Mother was a devout Christian and we were raised in a Christ-centered home because of her love for Jesus Christ and the Holy Bible! I modeled myself after her when I got married and we had 2 children! I am an elderly widow now and our 2 children are both married, have their own homes, AND ARE SAVED! Praise God!❤

[@HaloHighlightz]

What a beautiful testament and heritage. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@karolinaciucias664]

What a beautiful testimony to your mother's faith and love. God bless us, Christian women, with the same spirit😘

[@mariasalas8475]

In 1962 my oldest sister was 20 and she came to ask permission from our father to get married. My father said no. My sister was already of age she did not need to ask my father for her permission but that's who we are as a family we don't ever do anything without our parents permission. But my father went ahead and use that opportunity as my oldest sister was 19. And I was 12 years old. He sent both my sister and myself down and we had a heart-to-heart talk with our father and he said if you think that you want to get married you're going to have taken consideration that your husband will be the head of the household if you do not think that you can allow your husband to be head of the household. Don't ever bother to get married..... My father always told us somebody in that house has to be the head of the household. And it's my father would say this is a man's world. But as ladies we make it as beautiful as we can.. and not put any undue burdens on our husband's that we don't need to. Thank you for your time

[@TheSJStriker]

Only the man fully submitted to God is worthy of such headship. A woman reflects Gods glory and shows us how we should submit to God with our whole heart. May the man worthy of such submission find you.

[@temitayoatanda8588]

​@@TheSJStrikerwhere did you read that?

[@nathanielriesterer9103]

Your dad sounds like a real man.

[@tramainebass3371]

⁠​⁠@@temitayoatanda8588check out Ephesians and look at the sequencing of what’s told. However, @theSJStriker if you are married and waiting for your husband to be in full submission to Christ for you to be in submission to him then you are the one out of order. Think about that for a second or two.

[@caseycordy-fb3xh]

@@TheSJStrikerthen women better be prepared to pray and Ask God for a God-Fearing man. And dont settle for someone who will cause you to be unequally yoked. This is why God warns us to not be unequally yoked. It was a warning. Because now you have to devote yourself to work even harder to live out your faith in Christ so that the other person can come to salvation. You should always be in Christian Character regardless of who he or she is…because God judges you for what you did at the end of the day. Dont worry about someone elses conduct…worry about your own. If you want someone worthy of that submission from the start…then you pray and ask God for that type of man. And i can tell you the greatest evidence if they are from God then they are already farther in their spiritual walk with God they are able to teach you about theology…they take care of you and the people inside your home. It wont be a question. A man from God already has God.

[@OthLee]

Am happy I heard this during the time am looking for a woman to marry. To be honest I'd have been blinded by shape and a beautiful face but listening to this has given me a new direction. Amen

[@mcspankie2010]

hold out for a godly woman you won't ever regret it

[@MJ-nr1hg]

in Proverbs 31:30, it is written, “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” This verse highlights the importance of inner beauty and character over external appearances.

[@ravanbasham2797]

Holy Spirit have your way in me to create in me this woman in Jesus name Amen ❤

[@fdavyes]

Our society would be much better if we learned this early on in life.

[@mariasalas8475]

Our father told my sister and I that we were not to take our wedding vows serious.... Not to be saying them out loud just to have the devil take them. And run straight to hell with all our wedding.vows. May I share the reason that I am bible studying again. In 2003 allows my husband to the disease named Alzheimer's. I had only been married for almost than seven years. 2003 until 2021. I close out a chapter of my life of being a widow by choice for 20 years. The first seven years of my grief I would sleep all day and read the Bible all night. Everybody deals with grief different that's how I dealt with my grief. And the wedding vows I'm keeping at this time with this husband of mine of less 2 years. The wedding vows where it says for the good health or the bad Health.... Going to marry this man almost 2 years ago he was a healthy human being as we all should be. To the best of our abilities. With has healthcare issues to be lifetime on my husband's part now. He had told me now you can divorce me why do you want me now.. then I'm going to have health issues for the rest of my.life. I told my husband I did not marry you because you being rather handsome. We are married wakeboard was standing under the umbrella of the protection that the Lord gives us from this world.... I'm not going to let my husband's hand go now. With a cold cruel world the way it is right now. We're not going to be letting the Worldly. World. Get to us now... Thank you

[@Tulip2799]

What a good exposition on Proverbs 31. Easy to understand as well. Couldn't grasp the whole chapter before but now after listening to this sermon I got it. Many won't agree, but it is always better to obey the word than to follow the world and believe everything about what the world says about women today. Blessed. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheSJStriker]

John 7:24 NKJV "Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.”

[@iheartseattle]

one of the best explanations of proverbs 31 I've ever heard thanks you.💜 I will say in today's economy it is becoming increasingly difficult for a woman to stay out of the workforce. This can put even more strain on a marriage. However i am so much happier at home and determined to make it work! The real life examples of how to do it are extremely valuable. To anyone who comes across this comment i pray you have a fruitful marriage and that the ways of this world don't get in the way.🙏

[@christinatraditionalist9943]

Thank you. I have to work due to my husband's medical issues right now. I wish I could stay home. My heart calls to it.

[@oar-N-oasis]

I hear his sigh and It brings me a heavy feeling, I don't exactly know why, that feeling gets me on my knees to pray for him and continue to pray also for all the Ministries I'm following. May our good LORD shine his face upon him, protect him, and give him joy and peace in every thing he does.

[@Ihearitbreaking]

Love this teaching! Amen 🙏🏾

[@chizetteparlor887]

4)7/24 benn single for ever.... looking forward to the day THE LORD merges my ordained husband and I together for HIS GLORY

[@marcelinaroche6357]

Excellent message❤

[@rcz2023]

Thank you

[@jennamarielovesjesus12]

Christ Man Woman Children (if Gods Will) 🙏🏼✝️🙌🏼🌈😇🔥⚔️👑♥️🙋🏻‍♀️💯

[@evralntsa7617]

This opened my eye to how to identify a wife. Lesson to teach to kids and othes

[@bountyinthebadlands6352]

I agree with most you say, however, my Mom and now I have always mai tained our own bank accounts and i also maintain my own credit card. My Dad insisted, he was a long haul trucker. If something should happen to him on the road, my Mom could still pay bills until things were settled. I took that to heart and have done the same. My husband totally agrees. If somethinng happens to him, i have my own credit rating and bank account to deal with things until the estate is settled. I am a good steward of everything financial,, as well as my home. He is a wonderful father and provider. But being a provider also means forward planning for the unexpected and being confident that families are going to be ok and the wife can step up and continues to take care of things.

[@TheSJStriker]

Yeah my wife is a teacher and separate accounts works for us too.

[@jeanc1696]

❤❤❤

[@mariasalas8475]

Thank you for this study. of Proverbs 31... And to have a man's point of view. If this Proverbs 31. Thank you so much forwarding it exactly how I wished I could have put words into it to explain how beautiful proverbs 31 is.. that's how I raised my son for him to marry a proverbs 31 lady. )(That's how I help raised my two grandsons. Now in their early twenties and they did marry a proverbs 31 young lady. Not that there's anything against ladies of the this world . We all are raised different morals in our homes. As far as I'm concerned when I was a kid )(somebody in the household have to be the final say. There cannot be two chiefs in under the same roof .. and there's nothing to be said about being a submissive wife. Although it is the showing us the love that we have her husband's and we trust them we trust our husbands to make proper decisions for our families .. trust in our male role models. . Thank you for your time.

[@markussmith5818]

Idk when i was younger i tried to be a proverbs 31 man but i came short a lot n didnt have many resources so some lady have grace on me lol😅

[@evonnereed9268]

Proverbs 31 31 The sayings of King Lemuel-an inspired utterance his mother taught him. His mother inspired this even tho he is King, the richest man in town..his Queen has to work like a dog, starting her work before daylight. No rest for her, she even cooks for other women in her house, her handmaidens, they are the ones who gets waited on, her husband gets to sit his azz down at the gate while she works like a mule....I wish I would. So, if your religious husband tells you to get a maid, like this woman you following did, you would say it's inspired by God but it's inspired by King Lemuel's mother who only want the best for her son. Those handmaidens are for her husband for sex because she is too tired, working from sun up to sun down.

[@paschalnnadi7470]

Don't be a simp... Go and look for two jobs and make money

[@srishtitirkey1300]

In today's world most of the men are not leader nor provider hence the proverbs 31 women become even more excellent by becoming provider for the family, prioritizing her health and wealth and making her children independent.

[@amandalahman8522]

Coverings that she made could also be head covering

[@photokimasl]

How is this achieved in modern times?

[@TheSJStriker]

1 Corinthians spells it out pretty well I think, but really it is achieved when woman and men see this as a beautiful reality that mirrors the big God of the bible. The role of the man and woman is meant to be a reflection of Gods greatness. The woman in her submission helps her man submit to God. The man in his responsibility and leadership continues to be the love of God (action, real, authentically devoted to Jesus) we all need

[@servantrose]

First you need to have Christ as your Savior. Pray pray pray, let go of worldliness and what the media says of women and men. Pray for wisdom - the beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord. Loading the dishwasher, picking up your kids and listening to them, mopping the floor, buying the clothes needed, being attentive to your family's needs - that's what this is about. But first, ask Jesus to be your Savior and Lord.

[@manichairdo9265]

Funny how Proverbs 31 was written to a man instructed by a woman. The woman in this proverb describes any Christian woman. Single, married, divorced or widowed. Free to develop her gifts and skills with her husband behind her. Yay!

[@hariethmwamba3601]

The word of God in proverb 31 speaks about a married woman please refer to verse 10 and further more it talks about the family, children and husband. And yes the women should tell the man since it is befitting that for her to know. in titus 2:4-8 older women are to train young women this also inform us to the information that women know more in regards to her own roles and responsibilities according to the word of God. And that all she does is for her husband and family.

[@manichairdo9265]

@hariethmwamba3601 Few women even realise that this prophetic word includes direction for King Lemual's own personal choices in life. How many single women know to seek those qualities listed about the man when praying about potential marriage?The single woman who fears and loves God will learn of Him how to live within a marriage or remain single or survive divorce or widowhood Living in the fear of God totally surrendered to Him in whatever role or sphere of influence in life. As will the single man.

[@tomkochanka9834]

It's Sounds Great.... .....My daughter has her own company in Toronto and is a milionaire... ......She fulfills most of proverbs 31 .......three beautiful children... .....and a husband who is a great cook and cleans their home.... .......A,woman doesn't have to live in a kitchen and take a boo in the backyard once in a while .... Is it o.k. for a christian mother to be a physician and yet a neurologist.... My wife was the equivalent of a Secondary Schiol Principal teaching other teachets both male amd female... .....yet she is one of the Godlliest women that I know.. .....I am now at 67 years young and Studying to hopefully become a pastor one day.... .......I believe the birth of the woman's liberation movement was Because we males didn't treat them right in the first place... God bless you all... My precious brothers and sisters... Brother Tom from Canada

[@paschalnnadi7470]

She will never respect that man... Woman look for a provider and since she does, she will not see him as a man😮

[@ole7783]

I agree with everything you say, but respectfully, the Bible explicitly states that women are NOT to become pastors. God bless!

[@user-km5kp3kt8l]

I would gladly be a Proverbs 31 wife if my husband is a Proverbs 1-9 man.

[@jacksonr5115]

It doesn't work that way, a proverbs 31 woman isn't good because her husband is good to her. She is good because her god is good, so she gives thanks to her god by honoring her husband. You shouldn't be a good wife because your husband is good, you should be a good wife because it makes God proud.

[@jacksonr5115]

Seek the kingdom of heaven, before you seek a husband.

[@GlitteredClock]

He is known as her …. husband

[@Blessedandoverdressed]

A proverbs 31 woman IS a modern day woman…. She's a business woman, an active mother, home maker, partner, well dressed, amplifies her husband, and loves the lord….. The intro to the sermon is very off putting….

[@evonnereed9268]

Proverbs 31 31 The sayings of King Lemuel-an inspired utterance his mother taught him. His mother inspired this even tho he is King, the richest man in town..his Queen has to work like a dog, starting her work before daylight. No rest for her, she even cooks for other women in her house, her handmaidens, they are the ones who gets waited on, her husband gets to sit his azz down at the gate while she works like a mule....I wish I would. So, if your religious husband tells you to get a maid, like this woman you following did, you would say it's inspired by God but it's inspired by King Lemuel's mother who only want the best for her son. Those handmaidens are for her husband for sex because she is too tired, working from sun up to sun down.

[@athenaparish72]

So many churches and women all about money.

[@markussmith5818]

Look at proverbs 31 again. It teaches the alephbeth.

[@evonnereed9268]

Proverbs 31 31 The sayings of King Lemuel-an inspired utterance his mother taught him. His mother inspired this even tho he is King, the richest man in town..his Queen has to work like a dog, starting her work before daylight. No rest for her, she even cooks for other women in her house, her handmaidens, they are the ones who gets waited on, her husband gets to sit his azz down at the gate while she works like a mule....I wish I would. So, if your religious husband tells you to get a maid, like this woman you following did, you would say it's inspired by God but it's inspired by King Lemuel's mother who only want the best for her son. Those handmaidens are for her husband for sex because she is too tired, working from sun up to sun down.

[@jenniferbrown8568]

Only part i don’t like is him saying “ DEFEND THE STUPID OR OPPRESSED” my people are oppressed but we are far from stupid

[@Trump966]

The word wasn't "stupid" it was "dumb". The word dumb here is referring to people who did not have a voice in society. The people who were rarely listened to. It is not referring to people who are unintelligent. She is advising her son to stand up for those who were treated unjustly.

[@athenaparish72]

We aren't that smart. Look at the condition of the world.

[@ivyleanne8213]

Holy shit! Literally... I thought this was displaying the deficits of the Bible .... Y'all are just .. . Nevermind... Too easy

[@TheSJStriker]

The Bible is a conglomerate of 66 books. If you can explain how they work synonymously including prophecies that are specific and not vague, and explain why Jesus quoted from Genesis literally I'll listen :)

[@hanstwilight3218]

I can’t believe how wrong literally EVERYONE, especially women, have this entire chapter of proverbs 31 First, one of the very first things that is mentioned in the beginning of this passage, is that it is a PROPHECY. And it s a prophecy that Lemual the King of Israel at the time, his mother taught him… [its about rulers and Nations] every single characteristic that is described about “THIS WOMEN” in this passage, Lemual’s mother is telling him to embody these virtues AS A KING. so this is about how Nations who embody these FEMININE characteristic are “LIKE” all these things we find described in this passage. Proverbs 31 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but you excel them all. …so lemuals mother here is saying many women have done all these things she has described in the passage …. “ but you excel them all” Shes not talking about her male son witch is a king, that is some how better at feminine virtues than women are themselves… she speaking about embodying these virtues as a king/nation and to rule with this as A PART of the whole. And to do this as a king/ruler/Nation is to excel over ANY women doing these things ON HER OWN. So what is the prophecy about….? How nation’s will be VIEWED, who exhibit these kinds of qualities, starting at the top with the King. ( respected and highly valued, sought after) …a Nation achieves this through fighting for it. I.e Valor. 🙏🏻 God bless.

[@TheSJStriker]

Starting at verse 10 she discusses the virtuous woman, above this is reference to being a King. She does seem to share about similar actions a kingdom does, but over and over the writer says "She" and discusses "her" actions - therefore it seems that verse 29 is better interpreted to be about the woman, not the King. This is best seen by the verse following 29: "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised." Proverbs 31:30 I think that you can also see the beauty of these verse being about how to correctly rule to some extent, but just because she says he excels above the daughters does not mean that she was not referencing what the good wife / daughters should be like - but a great interpretation you have and it really makes me look at the scripture different. Thank you for sharing.

[@Trump966]

Wrong.

[@hanstwilight3218]

@@TheSJStriker yes but the verses before verse 10 …. 3-9 is Lemuals mother telling him not to fall prey to certain things, and those things are places humans find themselves because of a lack of virtue…. And then the writer culminates all the things Lemuals mother warned her son about in verse 3-9 starting with verse 10 … telling him what he should “be like” So yeah sure these are great virtues to have a part of yourself as a women, but if a virtuous women is the only context of this passage then it loses its stamp of being a prophecy and there is no prophecy of there being some virtuous women “soon to come” in the future…🤷🏻‍♂️ also, if anything, the virtues of women THESE DAYS doesnt even come close to the virtues of women in Jesus’s time, i have a hard time imagining some “strong virtuous women” ( according to the virtues of the passage) is going magically show up, if anything the virtues of both men and women TODAY is a far far cry from what we find in proverbs 31. our virtues are more likely to keep trending in the direction they have been.

[@evonnereed9268]

Proverbs 31 31 The sayings of King Lemuel-an inspired utterance his mother taught him. His mother inspired this even tho he is King, the richest man in town..his Queen has to work like a dog, starting her work before daylight. No rest for her, she even cooks for other women in her house, her handmaidens, they are the ones who gets waited on, her husband gets to sit his azz down at the gate while she works like a mule....I wish I would. So, if your religious husband tells you to get a maid, like this woman you following did, you would say it's inspired by God but it's inspired by King Lemuel's mother who only want the best for her son. Those handmaidens are for her husband for sex because she is too tired, working from sun up to sun down.

[@hanstwilight3218]

@@evonnereed9268 thats some grade-A eisegesis.👍😉

[@mcspankie2010]

This is an old sermon its 100000000x worse now sadly

[@user-kj7yb8vb7u]

What about a proverbs 31 man? Why must women do everything. Why cant men be the excellent men?

[@manichairdo9265]

Proverbs was written to a man from his mother who was instructed in choosing well when looking for a life partner. I believe it is instructive for any and every woman of God. And any man of God will ensure his wife grows, together, with him in every facet of life.❤

[@Musings82]

I have always felt sad for macarthur’s wife.His view and understanding of women in the bible is so wrong that am sure she has been looked down and mistreated for years because he keeps beating her with the wrong understanding of the bible.

[@LisaOliva-ei8yb]

Your wrong

[@Musings82]

@@LisaOliva-ei8yb thats my opinion it doesnt matter whether you agree or not!

[@harmony3279]

I tuned into this expecting to be enlightened, but this guy sounds very bitter, stereotypical and narcissistic.