“So what’s the big tadoo about being a woman of character?” someone may ask. The world says we are all a little good. Is it that hard to be a woman of godliness? And what about men? Is it any easier to be a man of strong biblical character? Let’s see what Scripture says…
Proverbs 20:6b asks a noteworthy question, it says, “Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?” The implication here is that a man may boast about his ability to do this or be that, but when it comes right down to it, faithful men are rare! That question reminds me of Proverbs 31:10 – Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. This virtuous woman, this woman of striking character is also a rare gem! You don’t find women like this in every house in the neighborhood! You won’t find men like that in every business office or college campus.
Why are faithful men and virtuous women hard to find? I believe it’s because it is hard work. It takes discipline to stay by the stuff when things are difficult; it takes no effort to quit. It takes strength to say “No” to sin; it’s much easier to cave in to the temptation. Name any character trait and look at its antonym and it’s understandable why a person could shake their head, shrug their shoulders and go the easy route. There’s nothing to it!
The blessing of the pursuit of godliness is that we’re not in this alone! “For it is God which worketh in us, both to will and to do of His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13 The One Who is exemplary of character enables us be women of character!
We need to be encouraging our sons and daughters not only to be this kind of man or woman, but also to be looking for this kind of mate. It’s easy to find someone to marry, but it’s worth waiting to find a faithful man or a virtuous woman!
Who can find a faithful man, or a virtuous woman? They don’t abound, but you and I can be one, all by His amazing grace.
With love,
RefreshHer 