Comments on: Proverbs 31 http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/ True North is the High School Ministry at Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo, California Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:56:47 +0000 hourly 1 Leah http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12174 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:45:30 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12174 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. As a girl, this chapter was filled with information for me to follow. It doesn't matter how we look on the outside, but what we do on the inside. We need to fear the Lord our God with all our heart, but love Him just as much along with trusting Him. 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

As a girl, this chapter was filled with information for me to follow. It doesn’t matter how we look on the outside, but what we do on the inside. We need to fear the Lord our God with all our heart, but love Him just as much along with trusting Him.

]]> Sickly B :D http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12173 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:37:50 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12173 I apologize for my late comment. No excuse once again! but hey, I'm lov'n this chapter! :D VSunshine, totally agree with you. It's a great chapter for us girls to study and make sure that we are obeying our Heavenly Father and that we also have a strong fear of the Lord. It's great for us girls to ponder on. And Jacob's right, what is a Godly women going to be looking for? A spiritual man that has a strong relationship with God as well! God shows clearly how important it is to be equally yoked and all of us need to be praying for this, that God will provide and that it's in His plans, I know I am! :D v.10-29 really show how much God treasures a prudent and hard-working wife. God admires these traits and rewards those who are like this. I'm glad I have parents that are like this and I'm blessed to be living in a home with such Godly parents. This describes them to a tee. :D I apologize for my late comment. No excuse once again! but hey, I’m lov’n this chapter! :D
VSunshine, totally agree with you. It’s a great chapter for us girls to study and make sure that we are obeying our Heavenly Father and that we also have a strong fear of the Lord. It’s great for us girls to ponder on. And Jacob’s right, what is a Godly women going to be looking for? A spiritual man that has a strong relationship with God as well! God shows clearly how important it is to be equally yoked and all of us need to be praying for this, that God will provide and that it’s in His plans, I know I am! :D
v.10-29 really show how much God treasures a prudent and hard-working wife.
God admires these traits and rewards those who are like this. I’m glad I have parents that are like this and I’m blessed to be living in a home with such Godly parents. This describes them to a tee. :D

]]> It's Daniel yo! http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12172 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:17:33 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12172 Yeah. This chapter is basically completely and utterly awesome. I love it because it has so much truth but also gives us direction on how to be and what to look for in a person. It is true that a wife described in this passage is harder to find than rubies with the way the world is today. I love it though because, for some reason, it gives me hope. And that is a great way to end the year. Yeah. This chapter is basically completely and utterly awesome. I love it because it has so much truth but also gives us direction on how to be and what to look for in a person. It is true that a wife described in this passage is harder to find than rubies with the way the world is today. I love it though because, for some reason, it gives me hope. And that is a great way to end the year.

]]> Jenaeee http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12171 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:13:34 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12171 love the comment jacobbb 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Exactly what Derek said......... looks arent everything, we should be looking for someone who truly fears the Lord and do that ourselves love the comment jacobbb

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Exactly what Derek said……… looks arent everything, we should be looking for someone who truly fears the Lord and do that ourselves

]]> Brick-E http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12170 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:10:47 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12170 8 "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. 9 Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character What an example of being kind and courteous! Jesus didn't let the outer appearance bother him, he cared for everyone equally. He treated everyone with compassion and love. We need to do the same with people less fortunate than us. By doing this we are setting an example for non-believers, and we are spreading Jesus's love to everyone. :) 8 “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.
9 Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character

What an example of being kind and courteous! Jesus didn’t let the outer appearance bother him, he cared for everyone equally. He treated everyone with compassion and love. We need to do the same with people less fortunate than us. By doing this we are setting an example for non-believers, and we are spreading Jesus’s love to everyone. :)

]]> Evan McKee http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12169 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:57:36 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12169 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. it is so important for us to focus on someone's character above their appearance. with all that the bible says about nagging wives, we should have a good idea on how much of a problem a quarrelsome wife can be. we need to be able to realize what is better for us in the long run. 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

it is so important for us to focus on someone’s character above their appearance. with all that the bible says about nagging wives, we should have a good idea on how much of a problem a quarrelsome wife can be. we need to be able to realize what is better for us in the long run.

]]> Adam Duarte http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12168 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:58:27 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12168 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Very true. We need to look deeper than just the outside in finding the right person for us - a pretty face can hide an evil mind. It's worth waiting for someone who has a healthy fear of the Lord. 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Very true. We need to look deeper than just the outside in finding the right person for us – a pretty face can hide an evil mind. It’s worth waiting for someone who has a healthy fear of the Lord.

]]> spence dogg http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12167 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:49:07 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12167 Good way to end the Proverbs with a reminder to search for a wife who serves the Lord. We have to look past beauty, but look for a person who is "clothed in strength and dignity" is generous, and hardworking. Everyone pretty much took the words out of my mouth. Happy New Years where we could continue to live in the grace of the Lord, serving him more and more. Good way to end the Proverbs with a reminder to search for a wife who serves the Lord. We have to look past beauty, but look for a person who is “clothed in strength and dignity” is generous, and hardworking. Everyone pretty much took the words out of my mouth.
Happy New Years where we could continue to live in the grace of the Lord, serving him more and more.

]]> Cameron http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12166 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:22:44 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12166 8 "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. this verse calls us out as Christians to stand up for others when they dont have the oppurtnity or voice to do it. throughout Proverbs we see that we need to take care of teh poor and helpless. in doing so, (with the right motives) we will shine like God intended us too, and we will be witnesses to those who arent Christians 8 “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

this verse calls us out as Christians to stand up for others when they dont have the oppurtnity or voice to do it. throughout Proverbs we see that we need to take care of teh poor and helpless. in doing so, (with the right motives) we will shine like God intended us too, and we will be witnesses to those who arent Christians

]]> Alison http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12165 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:11:19 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12165 8 "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. As Chrisitans we have to look past ourselves and start caring about other people. When we're helping people in our community or giving to the poor, we need to not be doing it just to complete an assignment for school, but because we want to show God's love to everyone. 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Great comments already on this... when we're looking for someone to date/marry fearing the Lord has to be at the top of the priority list! Happy last day of 2008, everyone! :] 8 “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

As Chrisitans we have to look past ourselves and start caring about other people. When we’re helping people in our community or giving to the poor, we need to not be doing it just to complete an assignment for school, but because we want to show God’s love to everyone.

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Great comments already on this… when we’re looking for someone to date/marry fearing the Lord has to be at the top of the priority list!

Happy last day of 2008, everyone! :]

]]> laura johnson http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12164 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:06:32 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12164 30Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. the first part of this verse"charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting" is what the world thinks of a good person(charm and beauty). but for Christians it is fearing the Lord and following His commands is better than charm and beauty. those don't give you eternal life and the unfailing love God gives us. 30Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

the first part of this verse”charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting” is what the world thinks of a good person(charm and beauty). but for Christians it is fearing the Lord and following His commands is better than charm and beauty. those don’t give you eternal life and the unfailing love God gives us.

]]> Luke Melrose!!!!!! http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12163 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:52:11 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12163 This mainly goes to the guys. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. Looking ahead to marrage: We need to choose someone that we can trust obviously, A full 100% trust. We need to be able to find this person. They dont come along that easy. Like it says in verse 10....She is worth far more that rubies. A woman of noble character is hard to find. We need to make sure the person we pair up with has the qualities God tells us to look for in a girl. This mainly goes to the guys.

11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

Looking ahead to marrage: We need to choose someone that we can trust obviously, A full 100% trust. We need to be able to find this person. They dont come along that easy. Like it says in verse 10….She is worth far more that rubies. A woman of noble character is hard to find. We need to make sure the person we pair up with has the qualities God tells us to look for in a girl.

]]> Ashlynnn http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12162 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:25:51 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12162 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. A beautiful or handsome person, a funny or loveable person is highly regarded amongst humans...but if they do not fear and love God they shouldnt be praised. Fear and obedience of our savior is far more important than looks or items. 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

A beautiful or handsome person, a funny or loveable person is highly regarded amongst humans…but if they do not fear and love God they shouldnt be praised. Fear and obedience of our savior is far more important than looks or items.

]]> Brett http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12161 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:15:20 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12161 Great comments everyone!! I totally agree with Jacob's comment, EVERYONE who calls themselves a Christian should be practicing these attributes. Great comments everyone!!

I totally agree with Jacob’s comment, EVERYONE who calls themselves a Christian should be practicing these attributes.

]]> vsunshine (Psalms 130:5-6) http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12160 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:16:28 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12160 Well this can also be a checklist for the girls too! We should study this chapter and hide it in our hearts so that we can remember what we as girls should act like. How awesome and lucky we girls are to have a chapter in the Bible that talks about the spiritual and practical things we should act like when/if we get married and then maybe have kids. We need to stop worrying about our beauty if we do...cause when you get old its not really the same...and if we want a spiritual guy, a guy we are hopefully praying for, we need to realize they will be looking on the inside. We need to be beautiful on the inside because that is what we can change. Awesome comment by the way Beth!!! As for me I watch and hope for the Lord! Well this can also be a checklist for the girls too! We should study this chapter and hide it in our hearts so that we can remember what we as girls should act like. How awesome and lucky we girls are to have a chapter in the Bible that talks about the spiritual and practical things we should act like when/if we get married and then maybe have kids. We need to stop worrying about our beauty if we do…cause when you get old its not really the same…and if we want a spiritual guy, a guy we are hopefully praying for, we need to realize they will be looking on the inside. We need to be beautiful on the inside because that is what we can change. Awesome comment by the way Beth!!!

As for me I watch and hope for the Lord!

]]> Brooke Miller http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12159 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:16:13 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12159 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. This verse for some reason stuck out to me. FULL CONFIDENCE? That is pretty great! 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Amen Pastor Bobby! We should be attracted to those who fear the Lord and make him their number one priority in life. It is so important to be equally yolked and to both put God number one, and have nothing interfere with your relationship with Christ! And I agree with what Derek said, that in these days, most people are attracted to eachother by looks. Anyways, this verse is encouraging to know what kind of person that is attractive- A man/woman who fears God and has his/her full faith and trust in him! 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

This verse for some reason stuck out to me. FULL CONFIDENCE? That is pretty great!

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Amen Pastor Bobby! We should be attracted to those who fear the Lord and make him their number one priority in life. It is so important to be equally yolked and to both put God number one, and have nothing interfere with your relationship with Christ! And I agree with what Derek said, that in these days, most people are attracted to eachother by looks. Anyways, this verse is encouraging to know what kind of person that is attractive- A man/woman who fears God and has his/her full faith and trust in him!

]]> Mike http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12158 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:45:07 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12158 10 A wife of noble character who can find? ... The problem is NOT that there aren't women that fit this description out there; the problem is that too many people completely reject verse 30 and pursue what 'feels right' instead of who God has planned for them. And i definitely agree with jacob, we cannot expect God to allow us to be with someone like this if we are the exact opposite of every description in this chapter! We need to be committed to living a life that is pleasing to God and not getting caught up in the world, and trusting Him to have the right person for us - someone who is Godly - instead of chasing after beauty. 10 A wife of noble character who can find? …

The problem is NOT that there aren’t women that fit this description out there; the problem is that too many people completely reject verse 30 and pursue what ‘feels right’ instead of who God has planned for them. And i definitely agree with jacob, we cannot expect God to allow us to be with someone like this if we are the exact opposite of every description in this chapter! We need to be committed to living a life that is pleasing to God and not getting caught up in the world, and trusting Him to have the right person for us – someone who is Godly – instead of chasing after beauty.

]]> Matt http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12157 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:12:26 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12157 I agree with DB and Dan on this one.. verse 30 is clear that beauty is not what a man should be looking for and it is sad to see becaause that is what 99% of the guys today look for... i look forward to the day i marry a women like this if God decides to bless me this much.. i hope he does I agree with DB and Dan on this one.. verse 30 is clear that beauty is not what a man should be looking for and it is sad to see becaause that is what 99% of the guys today look for…

i look forward to the day i marry a women like this if God decides to bless me this much..

i hope he does

]]> Bobby Blakey http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12156 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:08:28 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12156 What kind of person should you be attracted to? This is really a very serious questions. I have seen many high school students get into relationships with non-Christians and this will inevitably lead them away from the Lord. 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. This is the kind of person we should be attracted to: Someone who fears the Lord. Our study in Proverbs has made it clear that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. It is something that humbles us and turns us away from sin. If you want to hear a whole sermon about what kind of person to be attracted to click this link: http://www.compasschurch.org/hs/sermons/god-calls-it-love-3/audio Hope to see you at the New Years Eve Party tonight at Compass! Starts at 5:30 for some crazy fun games. Ice skating/broomball is at 9:30 at Aliso Viejo Ice Palace. If I don't see you tonight I will see you next year! What kind of person should you be attracted to?

This is really a very serious questions. I have seen many high school students get into relationships with non-Christians and this will inevitably lead them away from the Lord.

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

This is the kind of person we should be attracted to: Someone who fears the Lord. Our study in Proverbs has made it clear that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. It is something that humbles us and turns us away from sin.

If you want to hear a whole sermon about what kind of person to be attracted to click this link: http://www.compasschurch.org/hs/sermons/god-calls-it-love-3/audio

Hope to see you at the New Years Eve Party tonight at Compass! Starts at 5:30 for some crazy fun games. Ice skating/broomball is at 9:30 at Aliso Viejo Ice Palace.

If I don’t see you tonight I will see you next year!

]]> Kyle Johnson http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12155 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:05:39 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12155 Good comments so far! This chapter is what our future wife or who we should date, what attributes that they should have. We should be looking for a girl who fears the Lord. Our focus should not be on beauty because beauty is fleeting and it does not last that long. We should look for a wife that is a hard worker that has a lot of vigor. This woman helps her family out with their needs and she is a noble character. Good comments so far!

This chapter is what our future wife or who we should date, what attributes that they should have. We should be looking for a girl who fears the Lord. Our focus should not be on beauty because beauty is fleeting and it does not last that long. We should look for a wife that is a hard worker that has a lot of vigor. This woman helps her family out with their needs and she is a noble character.

]]> Dan Lauder http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12154 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:05:21 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12154 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. I agree with DB. If you asked your fellow high schoolers what they are looking for in a girl they would most likely say beauty and charm. However, these things can be very misleading. Our society is all about praising beautiful women. However, the women who should be getting our praise are those that have a strong relationship with God. These are the women that God is praising! 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

I agree with DB. If you asked your fellow high schoolers what they are looking for in a girl they would most likely say beauty and charm. However, these things can be very misleading. Our society is all about praising beautiful women. However, the women who should be getting our praise are those that have a strong relationship with God. These are the women that God is praising!

]]> Jacob Antoun http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12153 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:34:32 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12153 I think this chapter is more than just a "checklist" to find a Godly wife for us guys. If we are looking for these attributes in a woman, wouldn't we want to have some of them ourselves? Things like noble character, disciplined work habits, generosity, respect, strength, dignity, wisdom, faithfulness... In the future, if we are going to be looking for a wife with these characters, she will want the same type of attributes from us guys! Lets be striving to be guys that bring God glory in everything we do! I think this chapter is more than just a “checklist” to find a Godly wife for us guys. If we are looking for these attributes in a woman, wouldn’t we want to have some of them ourselves? Things like noble character, disciplined work habits, generosity, respect, strength, dignity, wisdom, faithfulness… In the future, if we are going to be looking for a wife with these characters, she will want the same type of attributes from us guys! Lets be striving to be guys that bring God glory in everything we do!

]]> Beth Lauder http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12152 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:27:49 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12152 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. The description of the woman in Proverbs 31 is a standard for all godly women. This verse stood out to me, especially the part that says, "She can laugh at the days to come." This woman has great fear of the Lord and is so connected with Him that she is not worried about the future. She trusts God to provide and can laugh at what is to come because she knows that she is in the hands of her God. I pray that I too can not give in to the temptation to worry about my future or stressful situations that are on the horizon. The way I can do this is to be sure to fill my mind daily with the truth of Scripture and to spend time communing with the Lord in prayer. If I am focussed on God and trust in Him to provide for me, then I have nothing to fear. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

The description of the woman in Proverbs 31 is a standard for all godly women. This verse stood out to me, especially the part that says, “She can laugh at the days to come.” This woman has great fear of the Lord and is so connected with Him that she is not worried about the future. She trusts God to provide and can laugh at what is to come because she knows that she is in the hands of her God. I pray that I too can not give in to the temptation to worry about my future or stressful situations that are on the horizon. The way I can do this is to be sure to fill my mind daily with the truth of Scripture and to spend time communing with the Lord in prayer. If I am focussed on God and trust in Him to provide for me, then I have nothing to fear.

]]> DB http://www.churchforhighschoolers.com/sotd/december-31/#comment-12151 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:51:22 +0000 http://www.compasschurch.org/blogs/sotd/december-31/#comment-12151 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. In this day, looks are mostly what draws people to each other... But in reality, those things aren't what is most important. The fear of the Lord is really what people need to be looking for! And as well as the rest of the chapter, how it describes a wife that is worth far more than rubies! I thought that was interesting 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

In this day, looks are mostly what draws people to each other… But in reality, those things aren’t what is most important. The fear of the Lord is really what people need to be looking for!

And as well as the rest of the chapter, how it describes a wife that is worth far more than rubies! I thought that was interesting

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