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Proverbs 31
Psalm 146:5—9Blessedis he whose help is the God of Jacob, whosehope is in the Lord his God, whomade heaven and earth, thesea, and all that is in them, whokeeps faith forever; whoexecutes justice for the oppressed, whogives food to the hungry.TheLord sets the prisoners free; theLord opens the eyes of theblind. TheLord lifts up those who are bowed down; theLord loves therighteous. TheLord watches over the sojourners; heupholds the widow and the fatherless, butthe way of the wicked he brings toruin.
Proverbs 31The Church is the BrideThe Church is the Bride of the KingThe Church is the Bride of the King who is Good
The Church is the Bride2—3Whatare you doing, my son?What are youdoing, son ofmywomb? Whatare you doing,sonof myvows? Do notgive yourstrength to women, your waysto thosewhodestroykings.10—11Anexcellent wife who can find? Sheis farmore preciousthanjewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.
The Church is the Bride— She is the object of His deepest affections—She is to be prized and protected—She belongs with Him in Heaven
Proverbs 31The Church is the BrideThe Church is the Bride of the KingThe Church is the Bride of the King who is Good
The Church is the Brideof the King13—15She provides for those in her household16She is wise in how she spends money17—19She diligently works in the community20She serves the poor and needy21She has foresight and planning25She is strengthened in dignity26She teaches wisdom with kindness27She is not stagnant but on mission
The Church is the Brideof the King— Sheserves her family—She flourishes the community— Sheplans wisely
Proverbs 31The Church is the BrideThe Church is the Bride of the KingThe Church is the Bride of the King who is Good
The Church is the Brideof the King who is Good10—11Anexcellent wife who can find? Sheisfarmorepreciousthan jewels. The heartofher husbandtrusts inher, andhe willhaveno lack of gain.
Ephesians 5:25—27Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,thathe might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word,sothat he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.
Proverbs 31The Church is the BrideThe Church is the Bride of the KingThe Church is the Bride of the King who is Good