The Wise Woman

Dear class,

The readings for today are taken from 1Samuel 25,26 and 1Timothy 2.

In the chapter of 1Sa 25, we read of the account of Abigail, the wise and astute woman.

We notice the great contrast between her and her "churlish and evil" husband, Nabal.
Most notable being, in spite being given the chance to "escape" from the husband, she spared no time and effort in her rescue bid. We also note her quick and shrewd thinking to avert disaster.
1) She "made haste" and  took supplies, knowing that was what the men of David lacked (v.18)
2) She humbled herself and spoke kindly and wisely (v.23-31).

As a result, she prevented much bloodshed and David from sinning.

It is interesting to note that, in spite of the evil nature of Nabal, we are not to take things into our own hands. As Paul quoted of Moses in Rom 12:19 (c.f. Deut 32:35), vengeance belongs to God! And we read of how in the end, Nabal got his just deserts.

Over to 1Ti 2, we read of Paul's description of the godly woman.

1Ti 2:9  In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
1Ti 2:10  But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

Sisters! Look to the example of Abigail and what Paul is describing here. Outward beauty is not what God is after, but the inner adornment. The apostle Peter echoes the same sentiment in 1Pe 3:3,4

1Pe 3:3  Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
1Pe 3:4  But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Brothers! What are we looking for/trying to develop in our potential mates, spouses, daughters? If we go after the very things that the bible teaches godly women to turn away from, aren't we becoming partly responsible for they way they turn out to be?

Let us continue to look to His Word for guidance and learn from the good examples set before us, that we may be found pleasing and acceptable in His sight.

in Him
Paul

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But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. ~ Hebrews 3:13

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. ~ 1Timothy 2:4