Proverbs 31:27
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She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
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The virtuous woman is conscious of her family at all times. She does not overlook any of their needs. She sees what would help and gets it for them. She does not take it easy as a housewife, and she does not waste time in extra naps, reading, phone calls, Internet surfing, window-shopping, or recreation. She is very diligent and hardworking.
A wise woman is circumspect and redeems her time (Eph 5:15-16). That is, she inspects her family from all angles. She does not take a superficial glance and miss details. She does not need to be told what is needed, because she has identified it herself. She buys back time by not wasting any and working as efficiently and energetically as possible.
A virtuous woman is a prudent planner (22:3). Life never takes her by surprise. She is prepared for any needs that might arise. She thinks ahead prudently for what will be needed in the future and begins preparation before there is a crisis. She organizes and saves necessary and useful things that will help the family in time to come (6:8; 30:25).
A wise woman has initiative (13:4). She is not like a child. She does not need to be asked or told what to do, because she has already thought about it and done it! She does not wait until she has to get up: she gets up and gets going for her family (20:13; 24:30-34). She does not wait for a need to fully develop, for she sees the need coming and covers it.
A virtuous woman is industrious (21:5). She does not dislike, fear, or resent hard work. She enjoys working for her family. She willingly works fast and hard; she does not mind sweat and toil. She reaches deep for extra effort to finish even difficult tasks (31:17).
A wise woman gets excited about building her family (14:1; 24:3; 31:28). She does not destroy it through laziness or distraction (11:29; 14:1; Eccl 10:18). And she does not get involved in the affairs of other households (II Thess 3:6-11; I Tim 5:13; Titus 2:3-5).
Why did God consume Sodom with brimstone and fire? Yes, for sodomy! But for what else? For lazy women (Ezek 16:49)! That proud and prosperous city was known for idle women, so God burned it to ashes! Let every woman properly fear sleeping in, Internet surfing, window-shopping, yacking on the phone, reading novels, or pretending tennis.
There are not many virtuous women (31:10), especially in this arrogant and spoiled generation (Is 3:16-26; II Tim 3:1-7). Christian women, more than even worldly women, often think their role is to take it easy as a housewife. Try Proverbs 31:10-31 on for size!
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