About a good woman....
1 Timothy 5 read from the New Living Translation was meant to tell the church how to discern between which kind of widows to support and honour. It gives us insight into what to aim for as Christian women.
1 Timothy 5 read from the New Living Translation was meant to tell the church how to discern between which kind of widows to support and honour. It gives us insight into what to aim for as Christian women.
- "has placed her hope in God."
But because he is so dependable, reliable, protective, and loving, I have to be careful not to put all my hope and trust and dependence in him. This is an area God worked through in my heart last fall. It was becoming too easy for me to put all my trust in Sean and depend on him (a wife should definitely be able to trust in her husband) but to the point of trusting in Sean instead of God.
- "asks God for help and spends much time in prayer"

I taught a small women's Bible study once and used the example of daily prayer being like breathing: in and out throughout the day, in every situation, with every occurrence, keeping a running dialogue with the Lord.
- "faithful to her husband..."
- "well respected by everyone"
Proverbs 3:1-6
1 My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart, 2 for they will give you a long and satisfying life. 3 Never let loyalty and kindness get away from you! Wear them like a necklace; write them deep within your heart. 4 Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will gain a good reputation. 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths.
- "because of the good she has done"
- "brought up her children well"
- "Has she been kind to strangers?"

- "Has she served other Christians humbly?"

- "Has she helped those who are in trouble?"
- "Has she always been ready to do good?"
I encourage you to join me in thinking on these things this Sabbath. The Bible encourages us to examine our hearts as God continually examines our hearts and minds.
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