For many Christian women, the Proverbs 31 woman is a mystery. At first glance she may seem too perfect. But in reality, she was an ordinary woman who made herself available to an extraordinary God--and the results were a tremendous blessing to everyone around her. In this book, Elizabeth George shares how you can let God work through you by: discerning the true priorities in life; cultivating character qualities valued by family and friends; and pursuing excellence in all you do. Yes, it is possible for you to make the treasures of the Proverbs 31 woman real in your life--and become the woman of true beauty and strength that God designed you to be! 160 pages, softcover from Harvest House.
For many women, the Proverbs 31 woman is too perfect. But in reality, she is an ordinary woman who made herself available to an extraordinary God—and became a tremendous blessing to everyone around her. Discovering the Treasures of a Godly Woman reveals how women can let God work through them by...
- discerning the true priorities in life
- cultivating character qualities valued by family and friends
- pursuing excellence in all they do
It is possible for a woman to make the treasures of the Proverbs 31 woman real in her life—and become the woman God designed her to be!
The Proverbs 31 Woman. Since time immemorial, pastors and theologians have
weighed in on the valiant woman of Proverbs 31, finding in the acrostic Hebrew
poem a recipe for a perfect wife. New England minister Matthew Henry wrote in
the 18th century, for example, that the biblical passage showed that a woman
should keep to her sphere: She applies herself to the business that is proper
for her. It is not in a scholar's business, or statesman's business, that she
employs herself, but in women's business; She seeks wool and flax. In recent
years, feminists have recovered other aspects of the Proverbs 31 ideal, noting
that the woman was an entrepreneur, household manager and ancient real estate
agent. In Discovering the Treasures of a Godly Woman, Elizabeth George offers
a fairly balanced Bible study about Proverbs 31, stressing traditional
interpretations while also emphasizing the heroine's many strengths. While the
content is similar to many other evangelical books, George's is distinguished
by its attention to poetic devices and linguistic issues. Its interactive
workbook style will also encourage readers to engage the text for themselves.
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Reviewed by Rebecca (ArizonaZ), February 05, 2010
This book seems to be unorganized and jumps around. The verses it uses with each lesson are a stretch for supporting the Proverbs 31 verse(s) on which each lesson focuses. The study also lacks in depth when compared with other similar studies.
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Reviewed by Betty Osborne (Easley, SC), May 07, 2009
Elizabeth George is a wonderful wise women. I recommend this book for every woman. I re-read this book every year!
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Reviewed by Shonna (Mississippi), October 24, 2008
This is a wonderful book! Makes a great study for your Womens Ministry group to help them become all God calls them to be! Our womens group has enjoyed this book tremdously!
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Cheri Bauer (Wichita, KS), September 15, 2008
This study has been a great tool in helping our Bible study gals learn to find the treasures of the Word and see how we can be women pleasing God with the disciplines He desires we cultivate in our lives.
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