Rubies

Proverbs 3:1-2,13-16 – My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity…Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

Job 28:18 – Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.

Proverbs 31:31 – Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Application:

• ·         The value of a “wife of noble character”, who fears the Lord and is therefore wise.
• ·         Honor comes through “humility” and “the fear of the Lord”.
• ·         Fear of the Lord brings health to the body and “adds length to life”. When Solomon prayed for wisdom, God promised him riches as well as long life if he obeyed God’s commands.

All Scripture verses taken from NIV