How Can The Bible Find A Virtuous Woman?

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Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10 (See 10-31)

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine of for you all making request with joy, For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ... Philippians 1:3-6

And, we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And, be at peace among yourselves. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

There are no specific Bible verses for a Pastor's Wife, that I know of even in my online …show more content…

It's excellent if she can play piano, teach in the children's ministries, be the teacher of the ladies Bible study... on and on, peoples expectations …show more content…

She should not to be held to such a high standard of our approval, that she can't be emotionally vulnerable within our church.

Ask yourself: Who cares for the pastor's wife? Who is a safe and appropriate person in the church for her to bring her needs to?? In many churches there is no one!

We must remember Lisa, while caring and devoted has hurts and needs and she has stresses just like anyone else! However, anything and everything she does may be under scrutiny and considered a reflection on her husband... the pastor.

A pastor's wife is more than "Mrs. Pastor," her primary identity is not as a pastor's wife, but as a Christ-follower! She is "in Christ Jesus" and God has created her to be a most valuable person with her own personality and gifts! She should be acknowledged for her character, abilities and talents and given space to express her uniqueness!

When we pray, remember that Lisa also has a ministry that we don't actually see: supporting her husband, in partnership with him, caring for their family and home. She listens to him, encourages him and prays with and for him on many matters related to his own personal needs and his ministry as a

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