220807 1st Samuel 1

Biblical Womanhood II

MP

A godly woman is dedicated to building up the family of God

The pinnacle of womanly godliness is a woman who throws every part of herself toward developing the children of God

A woman who uses her time, treasures and talents in raising godly offspring who also will further the kingdom of God is a woman who proves she is saved

A woman may not be able to bear biological children, but if she is one who daily dedicates herself to the great work of raising up godly offspring that are holy, faithful and loving - she demonstrates that she is indeed saved. She was never saved by this work but by God’s grace she is saved for good works.

100 word sermon

Women have a tremendous and critical role in God’s family. Women are uniquely prepared and qualified to have a fundamental impact in the lives of others – primarily children. But even if a woman cannot bear children she can still be instrumental in furthering God’s kingdom. Although a woman may not be able to bear biological children, if she daily dedicates herself to the great work of raising up godly offspring that are holy, faithful and loving - she demonstrates that she is indeed saved. She was never saved by this work but by God’s grace she is saved for this good work.

A Proverbs 31 Woman is a woman who watches over the ways of her household and is not idle with regard to discipling those entrusted to her. A Proverbs 31 woman is a woman who wisely stewards the time committed to her. This woman, when the focus of her life is on raising spiritual children, she will be blessed by her Savior. At the end it will be said of her, “Many daughters have done nobly, but you have excelled them all. Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.”

The instruction for men with spiritual headship over these women is simple: empower, enable and instruct these women to accomplish this critical task. Develop her understanding of Scripture, be a resource for her when she has questions, guard her theology and show yourself as good stewards of what has been entrusted to us.