“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10
Is it me, or does it seem like the value of a woman is dropping faster than the dollar overseas? I jest, but my point is sincere. In looking at how society as a whole values women, things just seem to be off.
In my position, I’ve heard and seen it all. The emotional state of the “woman” is one that has been preyed upon since the beginning of time. Yet if we’re honest, most women are not getting taken advantage of because game is so tight. No, most are taken advantage of because they fail to know their own worth.
See, if you really knew how much you’re worth, you wouldn’t be so casual with your time nor your body. When you know your worth, you don’t allow people to manipulate you into doing things that are not godly. When you know your worth, you don’t dangle your body as bait. When you know your worth, you know that it’s not in how you look, but in what you house that your true beauty is revealed. Really, read the Proverb again.
Now think about it. When is the last time your found a beautiful ruby just casually laying around in your backyard?
Exactly.
Rubies aren’t common. What’s even more interesting is that rubies are costly because their scarce, but more so because of their look. Anybody else catch that? If rubies are valued based on how they look, yet as a woman of virtue the scripture says you’re far ABOVE that, what do you think that says about you?
The lesson: The heart of you is greater than the look of you.
See, that Proverb was never about putting a price on a woman, it was about the moral fiber of a woman. Wow, imagine that. A society where a woman’s worth is not based on a big butt and a smile.
Selah.
Seriously though, ladies hear me: I don’t care how many media outlets say it, your sum total isn’t about your physical beauty. And if you have to cheapen yourself to make someone else feel secure, you don’t need them. And I know I said a mouthful but I’m just way pass tired. I’m tired of people looking at the outer and making assumptions. I’m tired pretending I don’t see men with disrespectful gazes. But most of all I’m SO over seeing my sisters ALLOWING themselves to be objectified. And trust, I know this is not all women but to whom it applies, it applies.
And to those women who aren’t just talking virtue but actually living it, stay encouraged. No one ever said being virtuous was easy, but press to do God’s Will anyway. If people think your moral fiber is too dense, let them change their diet. You just continue to lift the standard. Live Holy. Serve God with all you’ve got. Watch as He continues to restore to you all that was lost. Amen.
So. Who can find a virtuous woman?
Mannnn, you already know (smile).
Deuces,