Chapter VI: The Excellent Woman

Prov. xxxi.

IN HER HOME.

I. She is diligent. Verses 13, 15, 18, 19, 22, 27. So 1 Tim. v. 10. Rom. xii. 8.

No gossiping; standing at doors; idling at neighbours.

Observe what is said of the diligent in the Book of Proverbs.

Maketh rich. Prov. x. 4.

Prospered (Prov. xii. 24, 27; xiii. 4; xxi. 5.) Sometimes worldly
diligence leads to spiritual sloth. Let it not be so with you; but
whilst you are ‘not slothful in business,’ be also ‘fervent in spirit;
serving the Lord.’ Rom. xii. 11.

II. She is prudent. Verses 13, 14, 15.

Looks well to her goings. Prov. xiv. 15. Looks forward. Prov. xxii.
3; xxvii. 12. Enjoys a special blessing. Prov. xix. 14.

III. Overlooks her household. Verses 15, 21, 27.

Children, servants, if she has any.

Your household, of whomsoever it may consist, should share your
blessings and privileges. Gen. xviii. 19. Lev. xvi. 17. Acts, xvi.
15.

Important to impress this upon your girls going to service. A _good_
mistress _ought_, and _will_, look after them. No kindness in lax
discipline. Look back to your own days of service. Who was the best
mistress? 1 Tim. v. 14.