A Wise Woman Builds Her House
“A Wise Woman Builds Her House” Text: Proverbs 14:1 “Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.” INTRODUCTION Homes are not destroyed in a day. Homes are not built in a day either. This proverb shows us a contrast of two builders : A wise woman who builds A foolish woman who destroys The verse teaches a universal truth: The atmosphere of a home is shaped more by character than by circumstances. Let us look at what the Bible says about a wise woman and a foolish woman. I. THE WISE WOMAN — A BUILDER (Proverbs 14:1a) “Every wise woman buildeth her house.” 1. She builds through character Wisdom in the Bible is not just intelligence. It is: Fear of the Lord Humility Self-control Discernment Understanding people Emotional maturity A wise woman’s character becomes the foundation of her home. 2. She builds through her words Her words heal, encourage, and bring life. Proverbs 31:26 says: “She opens her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is ...