The Woman’s Worth

¹⁰Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

Worth is defined as the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful.

Proverbs 31:10b says that the virtuous woman’s price, value, worth is far above rubies.  There is debate over the exact meaning of rubies (paniyn) in the Hebrew.  In the original language it may refer to a precious stone, coral, pearls or mother of pearl.   Job 28:18, Proverbs 3:15 and Proverbs 8:11 speak of wisdom being more precious than rubies.  The high priest’s breastplate was full of precious stones in Exodus 28.  It is clear from God’s Word that rubies indicate something of great value.  Proverbs 31:10b says that the virtuous woman’s worth is far above rubies indicating even in the original language that this woman’s value is far greater in price than something that is considered of great value. Sistah, you are VERY valuable and don’t you forget it.  Often times we find ourselves underestimating our value and worth based on erroneous assessments from society but God’s Word says that you are valuable.  You are valuable because God says you are valuable!!!!!!!!!!!!

Walk It Out Application:

For this week’s application…I invite you to focus on what God’s Word says about you.  I urge you to find an affirmation of your worth in God’s Word.  My favorite Scriptural affirmation is found in Psalm 139:14:

¹⁴I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Every morning, I want you to look at yourself in the mirror and state your Scriptural affirmation.  You can count on meeting forces throughout the day that attempt to cause you to question your worth but sistah hold fast and say to yourself only what God’s Word says about you!!!!  Whenever you feel low think of the hymn, Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe, sin had left a crimson stain, Jesus washed me white as snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Sistah, you are worth more than your weight in gold!!!  Sistah, you were worth Calvary!!!!!!!!!!

Next Week’s Topic:  The Trustworthy Woman (Proverbs 31:11)

God Bless You Sistahs!!!!
Minister Anna P. Shanklin