Because She's Worth It

Study Guide

The following may help you reflect further on the message
(the points could also be used as a discussion guide at fellowship groups)

  1. How relevant is Proverbs 31:10-31 for us today— whatever your gender, marital position, or age?
  2. Discuss John Paul Getty’s statement that he would gladly give all his millions for just one lasting marital success. How does this relate to Proverbs 31:10 and Proverbs 18:22?
  3. Why is it important for children and husbands to prefer being at home than in the street, in the garage, or at the office? How does this relate to Proverbs 31:11-12?
  4. Discuss the following statement applied from Proverbs 31:15: “It is important to give your family a good start in the morning so they leave behind a happy memory and return willingly to the same scene.”
  5. Is it okay to conclude from Proverbs 31:16-24 that women are free to work outside the home?
  6. Proverbs 31:23 says a godly woman’s husband is respected at the city gate. Can we assume from this that behind every good man is a good woman, and that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world?
  7. How do you understand Proverbs 31:25: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; therefore she can laugh at the days to come?” How does this relate to Philippians 4:19?
  8. Why is it important for women to be involved in stimulating conversation and discussion (see Proverbs 31:26)?
  9. How should we view a woman’s beauty according to Proverbs 31:28-31 and 1 Peter 3:3-4?