Cross-Centered Relationships
The Fear of the LORD
Proverbs 1:1-7 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction,To discern the sayings of understanding,3 To receive instruction in wise behavior,Righteousness, justice and equity;4 To give prudence to the naive,To the youth knowledge and discretion,5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning,And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,6 To understand a proverb and a figure,The words of the wise and their riddles. 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Wisdom
Proverbs 31:25-27 Strength and dignity are her clothing,And she smiles at the future.26 She opens her mouth in wisdom,And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.27 She looks well to the ways of her household,And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Compassion
Proverbs 31:10-31 An excellent wife, who can find?For her worth is far above jewels.11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,And he will have no lack of gain.12 She does him good and not evilAll the days of her life.13 She looks for wool and flaxAnd works with her hands in delight.14 She is like merchant ships;She brings her food from afar.15 She rises also while it is still nightAnd gives food to her householdAnd portions to her maidens.16 She considers a field and buys it;From her earnings she plants a vineyard.17 She girds herself with strengthAnd…
Delighted & Contented
Proverbs 31:10-31 An excellent wife, who can find?For her worth is far above jewels.11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,And he will have no lack of gain.12 She does him good and not evilAll the days of her life.13 She looks for wool and flaxAnd works with her hands in delight.14 She is like merchant ships;She brings her food from afar.15 She rises also while it is still nightAnd gives food to her householdAnd portions to her maidens.16 She considers a field and buys it;From her earnings she plants a vineyard.17 She girds herself with strengthAnd…
Trustworthy: The Synonym of Faithfulness
Proverbs 4:22-27 For they are life to those who find themAnd health to all their body.23 Watch over your heart with all diligence,For from it flow the springs of life.24 Put away from you a deceitful mouthAnd put devious speech far from you.25 Let your eyes look directly aheadAnd let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you.26 Watch the path of your feetAnd all your ways will be established.27 Do not turn to the right nor to the left;Turn your foot from evil.
Biblical Excellence
Proverbs 31:10-31 10 An excellent wife, who can find?For her worth is far above jewels.11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,And he will have no lack of gain.12 She does him good and not evilAll the days of her life.13 She looks for wool and flaxAnd works with her hands in delight.14 She is like merchant ships;She brings her food from afar.15 She rises also while it is still nightAnd gives food to her householdAnd portions to her maidens.16 She considers a field and buys it;From her earnings she plants a vineyard.17 She girds herself with strengthAnd…