Together in Christ: 'She Is Precious!' — Proverbs 31:10-12

While there are warnings given to men in the book of Proverbs about the dangers and sinfulness of seeking sexual relationships with women outside of marriage, our verses for today point us in a more joyful direction. A godly, virtuous, capable, and trustworthy woman is worth more than any financial wealth or professional accomplishments a man might achieve. A godly wife is precious, and her husband must value her as precious. She is a gift from God who "will greatly enrich his life," bringing him good all the days of his life. He should love her, protect her, and value her. He must be willing to give up his life for her, support her desires to be holy, and care for her. ^[1] And, as precious partners in the sacred one-body intimacy of marriage, her husband should learn to please, fulfill, and bless her in their times of sexual intimacy. ^[2] In loving, mutually supportive marriages, the world can see how a genuine man of God should live, find joy in his wife, and build a home that demonstrates and passes on godliness and love as his legacy. ^[3]