We ourselves can never live up to the high standards of a godly woman, but allowing Jesus into our lives and letting him work through us, gives us the ability to reach those standards.
Talking Points:
- There are five traits of a godly woman discussed in this topic.
- #1 Devoted. A godly woman makes God her top priority in life. Proverbs 31:30
- #2 Trustworthy. Her husband can trust that she is running the family in an honorable way. Proverbs 31:11-12
- #3 Courageous. She doesn’t fear the future and she isn’t afraid to stand for her convictions. Proverbs 31:25
- #4 Encouraging. Her words bring life, not death. She is loving and kind. Proverbs 31:26
- #5 Hard-working. A godly woman isn’t lazy and idle. She is diligent in all she does. Proverbs 31:27
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share about a godly woman in your life. What do you admire and what do you notice about her life?
- Read Proverbs 31:10-12, 15,17,25-30. What is your initial reaction to this passage and why? What do you think it requires to exhibit these kinds of traits in your life?
- Read Proverbs 31:15, 30. Why is planning for the day key to a godly life? What typically happens in your day if you don’t have a plan or you get off track?
- How different would your day be if you started with time with God? What are some ways to make God a priority every day?
- Read Proverbs 31:11-12. If you were to ask your husband, what do you think he would say about your trustworthiness as it relates to family matters? Explain. In what areas of family life do you need to become more trustworthy (finances, chores, timeliness)?
- How can trustworthiness apply not only to a marriage but to other relationships in your life?
- Read Proverbs 31:25. What are some of your biggest fears as a woman, mom, or wife? What are some things you need to do to replace fear with courage?
- Read Proverbs 31:26. On a scale of 1-10, how encouraging are you to your spouse? Your kids? Why can it be so easy to fall into the critical mode over the affirming mode as women?
- How could mentoring conversations from the pursueGOD resources help you relate to your kids in more positive ways?
- Read Proverbs 31:27. What are some of your vices? How do those things get in the way of your productivity? What adjustments should you make?
- Of the 5 traits, which is the hardest for you to do or to follow? Why is it difficult for you? What will you do to improve in those areas?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
