What does a woman of “noble character” mean in everyday life? As I sat and pondered the meaning, I began to see this passage in a whole new light.
I believe this woman of ‘noble character’, is a woman who’s belief and value system is firm. It is not:
- swayed by the tides of public opinion
- or the cultural norms of the day
- or by a particular political party.
Her definition of wife and mom are not defined by Desperate Housewives or the Housewives of Orange County. And her values are not determined by Oprah, her girlfriends, or even necessarily how she was raised.
Her character, her values, and her behavior are defined by the compass of her life – the Bible.
You see, to this woman – the words in the Bible are not idle words to her – they are her life. It’s her manual for living. It’s her plumb line for making decisions. Her Bible is opened OFTEN. It doesn’t collect dust. It’s pages are tatered and possibly torn. It’s how her morals are shaped. It’s how her world view is formed. She is a great role model for you and for me.
Is the Bible your life? Is it the plumb line of how your decisions are made? This will not happen by accident. We have to be intentional. And when we do, we become women of noble character – worth far more than rubies!
I looked up noble character and I found your page. I think that you hit the nail on the head when you said that a noble woman is a woman that spends time in the Word of God everyday and draws her morals and standard from it. Thank you Lord!