20 Signs She’s the Woman You Should Marry According to the Bible

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In my previous article, I discussed 12 signs from the Bible that may guide single ladies in choosing the right guy to marry. The article received positive feedback and became quite popular so I think it would be nice to also write something for single men this time – an article that will guide them in finding the right woman to be their wife.

You might be wondering why there are more guides (20 vs. 12) in finding the right wife than in finding the right husband. I believe it’s because a woman who’ll become both a wife and a mother will have greater physical, mental and emotional responsibilities than a husband and a father.

I think it’s not unfair since most women who are naturally born to be good wives and mothers will not find them difficult to follow and fulfill. In fact, the majority of my friends naturally became good wives and caring mothers when they entered married life.

But of course, just like men, there is still a percentage of women whom single guys should avoid if they don’t want to live a miserable life with the wrong wife.

A good wife is someone who doesn’t only take care of her husband, but also her children and household. She is the light that guides your home and the love that nurtures it. She also maintains peacefulness, gentleness, and happiness within it.

In Proverbs 31:10-31, the Bible has actually described “a wife of noble character” whom men should strive to find. Although the verses may not already entirely applicable in our modern times, single men can still get some good ideas that will help them find the right woman to marry.

Below are 20 signs extracted from Proverbs 31:10-31 and other passages in the Bible that may guide single guys in finding the right girl they should exchange wedding bows with at the altar and be their wife for the rest of their lives.

1. You find her extraordinary.
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” – Proverbs 31:10 (NIV)

In other words, there is something in her that you treasure her more than anyone and anything in this world. It can be an extraordinary kindness, love, or great character. Remember that it should be something that lasts more than a precious gem – something from within, not without – something about her wholeness, not only a cover. Hence, it cannot only be physical beauty since it fades with the passage of time.

2. She is someone you can trust.
“Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.” – Proverbs 31:11 (NIV)

If you want to have peace of mind and prevent yourself from always being jealous, dubious and insecure, find someone who will give you security, honesty, and full confidence

3. She is harmless and she brings good things to your life.
“She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.” – Proverbs 31:11-12 (NIV)

A good wife is someone who will make you a better man. She will inspire you to be happy and healthy, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

4. She takes care of your family and home.
“She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.” – Proverbs 31:13-15 (NIV)

In other words, she is just like your loving and caring mother.

5. She is practical and knows how to manage things.
“She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings, she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. ” – Proverbs 31:16-19 (NIV)

We, the guys, will surrender our income to our wives. Hence, choose someone who will handle it properly, not squander it recklessly. It’s also good to have a practical wife who doesn’t only rely fully on your own money but also strives to provide something for her family out of her own efforts. You don’t like to marry someone who will make you a sugar daddy, do you?

6. She is kind and generous.
“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.”  – Proverbs 31:20 (NIV)

Marry a woman who is kind to the poor so that your family will be blessed. A wife who will look down on your poor relatives and friends will only create enemies and may not give your family peace, security, and true prosperity.

7. She is caring and protective.
“When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. – Proverbs 31:21-22 (NIV)

Your wife will be in charge of your home. That means she will have to protect you and your children from illness and other unhealthy situations. She also has to protect herself to continue her duties as a wife and as a mom. So do you like to have a wife who just doesn’t care?

8. She is a strong and honorable woman.
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” – Proverbs 31:25 (NIV)

A wife who has a strong conviction and maintains great principles in life will bring honor and glory to your home.

9. She is wise and reliable.
“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” – Proverbs 31:26 (NIV)

Your wife, the mother of your children will serve as the guiding light in your home. If you want to raise children with a brighter tomorrow, find a woman who has wisdom and insight into the future.

10. She is not lazy.
“She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” – Proverbs 31:27 (NIV)

Sloth means being lazy and not giving care. It’s one of the negative characteristics of a partner that can be destructive to your home and family. If you like your family to survive life’s unending challenges, have a wife who’s a woman of action, not a slothful one.

11. She is righteous and praiseworthy.
“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:” – Proverbs 31:28 (NIV)

Do not just look for a girl who always posts “feeling blessed” on her Facebook status, but someone whose family and friends are feeling blessed to have her in their lives.

Take note that a blessing is not something you declare or announce. It is something that God gives you because of your righteousness. “The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.” – Proverbs 3:33 (NIV)

12. She always strives to be better.
“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” – Proverbs 31:29 (NIV)

An ideal wife is someone who will do good things, not just because other men’s wives do them too, but because they are the right things to do. She surpasses other women, not because she competes with them, but because she competes with herself and tries to improve every day a little bit more.

13. She avoids things that are disgraceful.
“A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. – Proverbs 12:4 (NIV)

Who likes a wicked and scandalous wife? Now, who likes a wife whose words and actions are those that we can be proud of? Of course, we like the latter.

14. She is not ill-tempered and quarrelsome.
“Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. – Proverbs 25:24 (NIV)

A bad-tempered and irritable wife will always make your house noisy, chaotic, and stressful, not only for you but also for your children, not to mention it’s also disgusting to your neighbors.

15. She cares for your future.
“Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.” – Proverbs 19:14 (NIV)

How do you know if your girlfriend is one sent by God? She acts with care for your future. If your girl doesn’t care what will happen to you in the future, if she doesn’t care if you lose your job or ruin your studies, or if she doesn’t care if you will lose your health or life, then you should do a lot of ponderings.

16. She respects you.
“However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.” – Ephesians 5:33 (NIV)

Respect begets respect. There must be mutual respect between a husband and a wife. Thus, marry a girl whom you do not only respect but also respects you in return.

17. She fulfills her duties and responsibilities as a wife.
“The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.” – 1 Corinthians 7:3 (NIV)

A husband and wife have mutual duties and responsibilities to each other, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. If one doesn’t fulfill his or her duties, the marriage becomes imbalanced and may come to an end.

18. She is loyal and faithful to you.
“The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife.” – 1 Corinthians 7:4 (NIV)

One of the top reasons why couples fight is the disobedience of the verse above. Some women don’t like their partners to prevent them from wearing sexy dresses, which makes men angry and cause them to have a fight. Without surrendering each one’s authority over their own body, jealousy and insecurities will only arise.

Therefore, marry a woman who’s ready to grant you the right over her own body. If she truly loves you, then she is more willing to give you security and peace of mind. Of course, you should also give her the authority over your body to be fair.

19. She follows your righteous lead.
“Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.”  – Ephesians 5:22-23 (NIV)

One of the most difficult instructions from the Bible a woman could follow is to be submissive to her husband. Nowadays, some women don’t like to be led by men as they think that the modern way is to do the opposite. Somehow, we cannot blame them due to the history of men who have misled their wives rather than lead them the right way. But the Bible is clear that the wives should submit to their own husbands.

To have a peaceful and happy marriage life, you should first make yourself a man who’s worthy to lead a woman. After that, you can already find a wife who can submit herself to you as her husband. If despite your worthiness your girl doesn’t follow you but maintains her ego and pride, then that’s a sign that she’s not the one. Besides, love is not proud, isn’t it?

20. She is God-fearing.
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” – Proverbs 31:30 (NIV)

Finally, find a woman who’s God-fearing, simply because, if she has fear and respect in God, then she will humbly and faithfully follow all the guides above which are all beneficial to you, to her, to your future children, and future family.

I hope that this article will serve as a guide for single guys in finding the right woman to be their wife. And of course, I’m also hoping that single women or even married ones can also get some ideas from this article on how they can make themselves a better wife for their husband. Remember that the purpose of this article is not to judge or dump anyone, but to assess ourselves, find opportunities for personal development, influence our loved ones to improve, and ensure a better life for our future.

Your choice lies in your own hands.

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Victorino Q. Abrugar
Vic is the founder of InspiringTips.com. He regularly writes for the site and also serves as its digital marketing strategist. Vic likes to talk about true love, meaningful life, quantum physics, spiritual growth, and more.

94 thoughts on “20 Signs She’s the Woman You Should Marry According to the Bible”

  1. Thank you so much for this article as a single man of God,It will really help me in my search for the right woman while also being the right man for her.

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  2. Thanks for sharing the wisdom. It benefits both men and women, to look for such a wife/woman, better prepared ourselves be the one who could admire such a precious one, don’t forget Godly women find Godly men, right?
    How could such a wonderful woman be your wife..this is the most important thing to ask! I will share with my youngest son, he is 18 two months ago, from time to time when he was small I already pray for him a Godly wife, obey our Lord and he will prepare, once again thanks for your reminder.
    Ivy

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  3. thanks for impactful article. personally i learned a lot both physically and spiritually i believe through applying this truth i will get my right partner. God bless u

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  4. Thanks for the collection. I’m unmarried and think choosing a godly wife could be my biggest hope in life and a bad one my biggest fear. A divorced man did tell me that in his story the warning signs were there before he married his ex-wife though. Cool to also have other Christians reading this too (there are very few where I’m from); God bless you all 🙂

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    • Thank you so much though am not yet married but you educate me more on what iam going to get in my future life.
      God bless you

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  5. As I was reading these, I saw that the woman I believe is for me fits everyone of these. She is defiantly NOT a woman that believes in this modern way of marriage that most Christian women do. She is old fashioned, traditional, and godly woman and truly makes me want to be better and strive to be better, especially in Christ.

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  6. You forgot to mention this in your covering of 1 Corinthians 7.

    1 Corinthians 7:5 5Do not deprive each other except perhaps by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

    To many women want to say when and how their husbands can touch them and have sex. This can go along way in making things hard and frustrating. But if she wants it, then we cannot deny her. The verse says that we are to NEVER deprive each other, UNLESS it is agreed on. Then come back alter and get busy. If we are to not have authority over our own bodies, then we should not have the choice to say no if the other wants it.

    I know that isn’t a popular thing with the feminists, but we are to live our Christian marriages SEPARATELY from the world, and NOT follow the worlds standards. But tragically, feminism has crept into the church. It ALL needs to be eliminated from Christians.

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  7. This is one of the best relationship articles I’ve read in recent times.
    I’m particularly glad to see that you gave these insights from the Bible. Thank you so much for this write-up.
    God bless your ministry sir.

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  8. This is so inspiring. Virtually all of the lists are seen in my lady. Thanks be to God Almighty for making me make the right choice. I love her so much..

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  9. This is a great article, Thanks.
    I have a question: I see all of these signs in my future wife, we love and trust each other a lot and want to get married , but the problem is we are cousins and it is completely fine to marry in our original culture (the middle east) but we live in america and we are afraid what people would say about us when they know we are cousins.
    How to know if God wants us to get married?
    Thanks

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  10. This Article is great. 😊
    Thank you for this! A great guide to find a right partner in life. As i read this, i feel excited on what will happen next. Excited on what God has prepared for me if this season come. Thank you writer you did a good Job!

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  11. How does God reveal if he is the one? I have been in a relationship for 4 years 1/2. He seems to not be sure if I am the partner he wants and sometimes I am not sure. I feel like we both have the qualities to be good partners but how do we know we are good partners for one another? I have asked him to decide if we are going to get married or not because I don’t want to continue a relationship for m.k or years if it’s not heading anywhere. Any suggestions.

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  12. A very nice Article.!!

    I’m very much glad and motivated with this information. It is really the necessary fundamental marital facts one needs to reinforce himself with before drawing the line of marriage.

    I have been careful in marriage decision making cos is always a life time thing. But despite my own personal efforts, i submitted all unto the hands of God because only him knows the best for his own. Most marriages are self bonded outside God’s own plans due the lustful desires of men and not being patience enough to receive from God.

    Although by virtue of nature and individual differences, not all women can ride the whole required qualities, but at least 75% of such qualities is expected.

    And I believe that LOVE and FEAR OF GOD is the greatest of all the required qualities from a woman to enable her live in obedience and submissiveness to her husband. For it is only God that perfect all things.

    I appreciate you Sir for this kind of Article and will be much more glade to work successfully with you.

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  13. I read your article sir and I am blessed. And I am more secure to have a godly wife for me in future. I have recently met with a girl, who is pursuing her Bth in Kerala, India. I first saw her and felt like she is worthy of my future life partner but I am still waiting on God to make sure about it. Many times girls came to woo me and even pastors suggested me for many girls but the Holy Spirit somehow guided me and revealed me that they are not. But this girl whom I have met recently is leaving some evidence to be my future life partner but I am still not sure. But I want to share some things that the Lord revealed me. Today she left for Kerala with her uncle and as her told me I did the booking of their flight ticket. And said in my heart if I could see her before her leaving to Kerala and it happened I don’t know how. I went to their residence place for a purpose with my friend who lives in that very place. But I didn’t say anything I just greeted her in the name of Jesus. But today also as they left from bagdogra airport, siliguri , I knew in my heart if she is mine future life partner, her uncle would call me. And it happened as they reached their first terminal in Bengaluru airport, her uncle called ( as she didn’t have my no. ) . This is the sign I sharing with you sir but I’m still not sure she is going to be my future life partner. I am just seeking the will of Lord. Unless He reveals me I will not proceed in this matter. Expect a reply from you sir as my cousel . By the way thanks for your article I blessed by this.

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    • How do you know the difference brother?? Recently, a guy also told me the same. There’s a difference and you will be able to discern it.

      But as a woman, it’s difficult to understand. This guy is also a man in Christ,.

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  14. Am so glad to come across such wonderful article, I’ve longing to read sth like this another to find the right man and for me too to know how to work with him. May GOD bless u.

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  15. If a man is refusing you to wear sexy clothes most likely he is a controlling bastard.
    The advice here should be taken with a pinch of salt. Life is not that black n white.
    Listen to your inner impulses and not what a bible thumper here is yapping about.

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  16. Thank you so much for this awesome post. I am currently passing through a tough time in selecting a right woman for myself as such I have been searching for Godly counsel and my day brightened up the moment I saw your post. I have taken note of the stated points and use them as a benchmark in my persuit. Thank you.

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  17. Thank you for writing this. I recently ended a 4 year relationship with a boyfriend. I allowed myself to stay in the relationship even when there were red flags. I thank Jesus for giving me wisdom . Your article comes ata very good time for me to work on myself and wait on God .

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  18. Am a Lady but seriously I really find this article very lovely, at least it will help me to add to where I was lacking and build myself. God bless you sir. Please sir permit me to ask. If my man is lacking in terms of Spiritual life, how can I go about it? thanks

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  19. Am not yet married and i must confess that am so priviledged to read this article. I have read both on men and women. This is so wonderful and helpful..I thank God for having such an opportunity to come accross this staff. I can not say much, all i can say is am humbled to see my charater in the above article. May Lord bless you Sir.

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  20. Thanks for sharing your wise words. They are truly factors of inspiration, for a south sudanese youth whow grew up only heark gun shots and bombs without proper guidance, I appreciate your suggestions.

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  21. Thank You for the article and I do believe that the things written here are all true. It was truly enlightening.

    After reading I realized how unworthy of me to get married. I’ll just enjoy being single because I know in myself that I am not the marrying type. I don’t want to see a man suffer because of me. I’m way too depressing. For those who are planning to get married please do take care of your partner, children, and home.

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    • Hello Shyra, you dont have to look down on yourself because of the qualities listed, just pray and believe in Jesus, and it also does not mean that most if not all qualities above or anything in this life come out in a spur of a moment, it takes time maybe longer time, just learn selflove and self-forgiveness first, follow and beleive Jesus and be patient and perservering 😉

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  22. such posts are essential for us Men looking for a Godly spouse. and to show that it is not misleading ,it is derived from the word. keep up the good work. WE WANT MORE!

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  23. Ohh thanks guys becoz u are helping us a lot we who are struggling with partners, now I know and I have written down all of them so that I get a good guy and also be a good wife.

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  24. I am so happy to be here, God bless you sir for this wonderful work that you’re doing may him give you more grace and also give we the singles the grace to wait for him, and at the end we will not make mistakes in marriage Amen.

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  25. Really inspiring and useful in choosing lifetime partner. May the Lord God continually bless and sustain you more wisdom in His glory!

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    • Dear sir I’m with a lady in the same town ..we love each other ,she has all the good qualities u mentioned but the problem is one of my family member has gone to my lady’s family (they have kids but not married)
      I and the girl know about it so I told her to asked her mom if it will be possible..her mom said yes it will be possible but my mom also said it can’t be possible (because our family member not from the same mother o) and my lady’s family member also have kids

      To me I see it’s possible because they have kids but not married

      I’m going to marry my lady but I really need your peace of advice

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  26. Thank you so much Victoria for a discriptive and detailed article quoted with refernce from the bible.Thank you for sharing your research and understanding. It has helped me determine what a good and bad husband is. Keep up the good work.

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  27. Wow this article is indeed inspiring… Am very grateful and happy to read this from u sir…. May God bless u and give u grace to do more….

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  28. It is really a good article… Am single and I pray that God will help me attain the stated qualities… I think I easily get upset… Am not the most calm lady.

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  29. Wow! You are a blessing, for this article is so full of TRUTH! I pray that as many read, we all can make these Godly principles our own principles. A man looking for a good wife should be sure he too is a good man and vice versa. Then continually learn from God’s Word and grow each day.
    Thanks so much!

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  30. Thanks for the challenge you have possed for us, the single men.
    We can begin from here, for those of us who are still trusting God for relationships also for those already in, thus is an opportunity to use for building your partner!
    Thank you!

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  31. My GF just tipped me into reading this article and it’s useful in ways that words can’t explain. God is using you to do great things in the world.

    Thank you so much for this article.

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    • Hi belvis. I’m so glad that you have found the article helpful. You are welcome. Have a blessed day and more blessed days to come too.

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  32. This article is of much help not only for men but also for women…May God continually use you and bless you with heavenly wisdom for you to right more articles useful,and helpful for men and women alike…thank you!

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    • Hello Yannie,

      Thanks for that inspiring feedback. It surely makes us inspired more to research, write and share more wisdom to people.

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  33. Although these are extremely important Godly qualities in a woman for a man to want to marry, my question is, why is it 20 for women, and only 12 for men. Just saying?

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    • Hi Valerie,

      Thanks for the comment. I believe I have already answered your question in the 2nd and 3rd paragraph of the article. Actually, my numbering doesn’t completely suggest that the Bible has more requirements for an ideal wife than an ideal husband. The numbering is just a matter of breaking down general ideas from the Bible. So I suggest we don’t make it a big issue. Besides, they all just come down to one great quality, that is, being a person (whether man or woman) who loves and follows God’s command (God-fearing).

      Also, if you will come to think of it, we know that nowadays, it’s more difficult to find an ideal husband than an ideal wife. Imagine if there are 20 or more quality requirements for an ideal husband, 12 signs is already difficult to find in an ideal husband, how much more 20 or more signs? 🙂 Nevertheless, it’s not a matter of quantities, but qualities. And as I said, they all just sum up to one great quality, that is, a God loving person. If a person loves or fears God, he/she will follow no matter how many signs/guides are there.

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      • If you believe a woman who’ll become both a wife and a mother will have greater physical, mental and emotional responsibilities than a husband and a father. The same time she had to be submissive ?

        How do you expect a woman to be led by a man who has only the 12 qualities wheras the woman has to uphold 20.

        Why is it that woman has to have 20 qualities to be considered a godly wife ? On the other hand, a man with only need to fulfill 12 and yet want to lead is consider a godly man to be married with.

        You mentioned a woman should watch over the house hold same time she should be able to provide to the family with her own earnings, so does that mean a strong, independent woman need to work for money and comes home to cook and clean to be considered a married-able god fearing wife ?

        Hope to hear some fair reply.

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        • I skimmed through your reply, this article is based solely on scripture. So my question to you is are you questioning the word of God? A article is an fact based opinion, he’s only sharing what he thinks may help SOMEONE based off the word God provided for us. It’s a fact that women carry more load than men because God made us that way, we are the back bone to so much. I don’t think you should be focused on the quantity of possible guidelines but more so on yourself and making sure you fall in the categories you want for YOURSELF, according to GODS will for you, lastly I suggest you pray/talk to God for a better answer to your questions because at the end of the day God trumps man, we don’t know more than God and he’s the only one who will get us through life let alone simply marriage.
          I hope this helps a little

          God bless 😉

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          • The bible was written by a man, so obviously he will want things to go his way. Creating the idea of a servant that bows down to his every need, is simply a ‘dream’ captured in the greatest fairytale ever written. In the real world you will get a woman, deal with it.

          • That’s what I thought…He is not off the Scriptures, Atleast single point may help someone to find…

        • Service to our partners is service to God. No matter how difficult the task may be. So you listing the number of things a woman has to do is irrelevant.

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  34. This article really Good it uplifts everyone & truly a perfect guidance & learning that each must b careful w/ choise of a lifetime partner so no regret after all.
    Lovett 🙂

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    • Hi Novelyn,

      Thank you. I’m happy you appreciate the article. 🙂 I’m more inspired to write and publish more.

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      • My first time , of reading this article . It’s strenth to my bone and give me peace in reloading god word . The Lord will albe your bosom as yiu write more . Thank you our father and lord

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      • I am sorry to point out these things to you. NIV is not a good source to learn from. Get KJV She is the light that guides your home? Ephesians 5:22-24 The head of every man is God, and the head of the woman is the man. What you have written is filled with vain philosophy of man and the devil. You only need common sense to find a virtuous woman. Which is not what you point to at all. People must be held accountable in these last days. But most just ignore and make excuses for the devil and sin. I will stand and fight along side my Lord.

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        • Hi,
          You’re assertion that one need only common sense to get a virtuous woman is does not sound biblical, otherwise, it wouldn’t be so hard to find one in these times. Proverbs says” trust the Lord with all you heart, never relay on what you think you know (common sense ).

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      • Hi sir Ive read all your inspiring words and felt blessed while reading all of it. May I please ask for your personal counsel through my email. I just have some few personal sensitive questions for you about my personal life and opinions about marriage.

        Thank you so much. Im hoping and looking forward to your warm response, if you would, please…just seeking knowledge and words of wisdom here as your brother in Christ as well.

        Sincerely,

        Mike

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      • I disagree…. What of a virgin with no character. And why do we men seek for virgins when we ourselves are not virgins? I am in the school of thought that it is honourable for a woman to keep herself. The husband will give her another level of respect. But its not the yardstick of being a woman with noble character. The writer of this article was on point. Get a woman with all that attributes he mentioned and this earth will be another level of heaven.

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    • Thank you now I know what I need to work on to make myself better for my husband in the future before I even get to meet him again. 🧡

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