And now, may daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are a worthy woman.
Ruth 3:11
Do I have a reputation for being a woman of moral virtue and godly character?
Do I keep myself pure from all influences that could defile my heart, thoughts, or actions?
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:26
Do I bless my family, friends, and acquaintances by speaking words that are kind and wise?
Do I study and meditate on the Word of God so that I can know how to speak wise words?
Am I able to point people to specific Scriptures that apply to their lives and need?
With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
Proverbs 25:15
Am I willing to wait quietly for God to change the heart of an authority that I feel is wrong, rather than pushing, manipulating, or nagging?
Do I seek to influence others by means of gentle words, rather that controlling or intimidating them with harsh words?
Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness.
1 Timothy 2:11
Do I have a teachable spirit?
Do I receive instruction with a meek, obedient spirit?
It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.
Proverbs 21:19
Does my spirit make it easy for those I live or work with to be around me?
Do I frustrate others or make them want to stay away from me because of an argumentative or angry spirit?
Biblical Portrait of Womanhood,
Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Those are great questions for us to ask ourselves from time to time even if the answers can often be more convicting than comforting.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great list of questions to be asking ourselves. Thank you for taking the time to compile this!
ReplyDeleteMonica @ theatypicalhousewife.com
Good questions to ask myself. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOoooh. Very pointed! Thanks for the soul-searching questionnaire.
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