Role of Women and Wealth in the Proverbs
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The book of Proverbs is a rich source of guidance and a strong foundation for living life as a Christian. The Proverbs are timeless and ageless. They speak to us as coherently in this day and age as they did thousands of years ago. They remind us that truth is truth regardless of our own personal assumptions. The two themes which I find most intriguing are the role of women and the risk and responsibility associated with wealth and power.
I have had a very difficult time wrapping my mind around the book of Proverbs message towards women. The text seems to portray women in two very distinct lights. On one hand "wisdom" is in its essence referred to as a women. However, adultery is portrayed as being the fault of womanly temptation. Then, finally we have the "Wife of Noble Character (31:10-31)...