In honor of Valentines day

This past week at church Justin Webb did a lesson about the qualities expressed in the bible of the perfect partner in a relationship. These are qualities that I feel should be shared with everyone, so with his permission I'm sharing the verses and then the notes that he gave everyone that night that show his interpretations of the verses. Lord knows that I'm definitely no love doctor but I hope that by sharing this stuff that maybe it will help you with looking for the right person for you and show you the type of person that you should be. I'll be using The Way version of the bible because I think that it uses modern day language that is easy to understand and will probably use it from now on.

Proverbs 31:10-31 says, "If you can find a truly good wife, she is worth more than precious gems!(*side note-AMEN!) Her husband can trust her, and she w ill richly satisfy his needs. She will not hinder him, but help him all her life. She finds wool and flax and busily spins it. She buys imported foods, brought by ship from distant ports. She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household, and plans the days' work for her servant girls. She goes out to inspect a field, and buys it; with her own hands she plants a vineyard. She is energetic, a hard worker, and watches for bargains. She works far into the night! She sews for the poor, and generously gives to the needy. She has no fear of winter for her household, for she has made warm clothes for all of them. She also upholsters with finest tapestry; her own clothing is beautifully madea purple gown of pure linen. Her husband is well known, for he sits in the council chamber with the other civic leaders. She makes belted linen garments to sell to the merchants. She is a woman of strength and dignity, and has no fear of old age. When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says. She watches carefully all that goes on throughout her household, and is never lazy. Her children stand and bless her; so does her husband. He praises her with these words: 'There are many fine women in the world, but you are the best of them all!' Charm can be deceptive and beauty doesn't last, but a woman who fears and reverences God shall be greatly praised. Praise her for the many fine things she does. These good deeds of hers shall bring her honor and recognition from even the leaders of the nation."

Qualities to look for in a woman/man

Qualities I must adopt to be the godly wife/husband

Verse 11-He/She is trustworthy.

Verse 12-He/She brings good not harm to the other person.

Verse 13- He/She works with eager hands.

Verse 14-15- He/She provides for others.

Verse 16- He/She is savvy and has good business sense.

Verse 17- He/She is a strong person.

Verse 18- His/Her lamp does not go out.

Verse 20- He/She extends their hands to the needy.

Verses 21-22- He/She is well prepared.

Verse 23- He/She brings respect to the other person.

Verse 24- He/She is innovative and has knowledge.

Verse 25- He/She has dignity.

Verse 26- He/She has wisdom and faithful instruction.

Verse 27- He/She has situational awareness.

Verses 28-29- He/She is praiseworthy.

Verse 30- He/She fears the LORD.

Well that was about all that Webb shared with us but I figured that it'd be good to talk about that considering the day and everything. Hopefully someone will take it to heart.