And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
So far we have seen that the Proverbs 31 Woman is a diligent worker who handles her money wisely.
Because of these things, she is able to help others in need.
While almost all Christians would agree with this principle, it doesn’t seem to be commonly practiced. It is a sad fact that both tithing and donations to charities are down. But if we understand giving to be good, why is that so?
One reason Christians are unable to give freely is because their money is tied up in debt. We are unable to love our neighbor by meeting his needs if our money is tied up in debt.
Do not lay up treasures for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust dstroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Matt. 6:19-21
God is faithful in His Word to not only give us commands but to tell us HOW to obey, in practical terms. He never leaves us in the dark. For this woman in Proverbs 31, she had learned to obey God’s laws. She didn’t love just in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth (1 John 3:18). She wasn’t just a hearer of the word; she was a doer (James 1:22).
Proverbs 31 woman not only made provision for the poor in her fields and vineyards and promptly paid her servant girls and hired helpers, she also set aside a portion of her income as a gift for the poor and needy.
Finally, she offered hospitality and care to all those she saw with needs. “She stretcheth out her hand… she reacheth forth her hands…
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