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We celebrate the qualities of a woman of faith, one who is “clothed in strength and dignity.” The woman in this passage doesn\u2019t let distractions keep her from meeting her responsibilities. Her well-ordered priorities allow her to value strength and dignity above charm and outer beauty, which the Proverb calls \u201cdeceptive\u201d and \u201cfleeting\u201d respectively (Proverbs 31:25).\u00a0Moreover, her hopeful demeanor keeps her from worrying about the future, allowing her to \u201claugh at the days to come.\u201d (Proverbs 31:25).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We should honor the woman clothed in strength and dignity. This is an important instruction for men to express gratitude for a \u201cwife of noble character\u201d — through words and deeds. This praise doesn\u2019t have to be limited to wives and mothers, either. It can be extended to other women who serve as blessings in a man\u2019s life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Jasmine Esli’s recitation of Proverbs 31:25-31 is a pure expression of the message in this passage. The recitation is, itself, clothed in strength and dignity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Meaning of Being clothed<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The implications of being “clothed” are three-fold:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Scripture often uses clothing to symbolize a person\u2019s spiritual state. Adam and Eve covered themselves with fig leaves not only to literally cover up their nakedness, but also to symbolically cover up their shame after disobeying God (Genesis 3:7-8). Christians know to “put on the full armor of God” to be spiritually prepared for battle against temptations (Ephesians 6:10-17). In Revelation those who go to Heaven will be dressed in white, signifying their spiritual purity (Revelation 7:9-14).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Secondly, clothing is your outward expression to the world. However, it is not only your impression on it, but also how you influence it. Are you clothed in gold and silk, or in good deeds (1 Timothy 2:9-10)? Our clothing conveys what we find to be of value and where our priorities lie. To be clothed in strength and dignity is to express to the world that you find these to be qualities of value.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Ultimately, our clothing reflects our unifying allegiance, our “team.” Notice in Galatians 3:26-28. “So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Reciting Bible passages<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This recitation is a beautiful reminder to honor those women clothed in strength and dignity, who walk uprightly in the Christian faith. You, too, can recite Scripture. For other examples of reciting Scripture, see our other By Heart<\/strong> recitation videos<\/a> e.g., 1 Peter 1:1-25<\/a> or the Essentials of the Christian Faith<\/a> video.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Finally, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good<\/strong> works” Hebrews 10:24 ( see Hebrews 10 (ESV)<\/a> )<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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