There is a big difference between a woman of the Word and a woman of the world. Which one are you?
To help us determine which kind of woman we are, we’re going to look at two lists. One is a list of women the world deems outstanding, and the other list is the characteristics of a godly woman from various scriptures, i.e. a woman of the Word.
Instead of trying to come up with a list of characteristics of the world’s best woman, I just looked up the top ten women, chosen by the world’s standards. There were so many different categories of bests – athletes, most beautiful, most powerful, etc. I chose to use the first five of the top ten most outstanding women of 2015 by askmen.com, and put a little bit about why they chose these particular women.
What is a woman of the world?
Top 5 Most Outstanding Women of 2015:
- Emma Watson- Actress. “Her alignment with the United Nations’ “He for She” campaign has made her the face of feminism right now, and she’s helping change the way men think about women. Now that’s power.”
- Ronda Rousey- UFC fighter. “A pioneer in the women’s division.”
- Kim Kardashian- Celebrity. “A force to be reckoned with.”
- Taylor Swift- Singer – “Megastar.”
- Lindsey Vonn-The greatest female skier of all time. “A warrior.”
They are all famous, the best in their field, strong, rich, stylish, successful, physically fit, and beautiful by the world’s standards. They are all inspirational and influential women.
Worldly women have to work fastidiously to get to where they are and maintain it. Life is all about the image they portray. They are in the spotlight constantly, being watched by the world. If they want to keep that position, they have to work their tails off to be the best at what they do. I bet it’s exhausting to live that life!
A woman of the world doesn’t have to be famous. Any woman who chooses to chase after fame, money, and possessions is worldly. And those carnal Christians, that live like lost sinners do, they are not women of the word, but of the world.
What is a woman of the word?
- The aged women in the church- Behavior that becomes holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things. Titus 2:3
- The younger women in the church– Sober, love their husbands, love their children, discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good and obedient to their own husbands. Titus 2:4
- Deacon and bishop’s wives– Grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 1Timothy 3:11
- Wives in general– Submissive to their husbands, reverent to their husbands, in subjection to their husbands, possess a meek and quiet spirit. Colossians 3:18, Ephesians 5:22-24 & 33, 1Peter 3:1-6.
Based on the Bible’s definition, a woman of the word is holy, temperate, and loving. She is a discreet woman who is faithful.
A woman of the word is a virtuous woman-Proverbs 31:10-31. She fears the Lord and walks in wisdom.
The Bible says that men look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart (1Samuel 16:7). A woman of the word focuses on having a clean heart, a sober mind, a submissive spirit, and a surrendered will.
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Are you a woman of the word?
- Evaluate– Honestly and prayerfully evaluate where you’re at. Psalm 139:23-24- Search me, O God, and know my hear: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
- Eliminate– Get rid of wrong thinking, false doctrine, sin, and excuses. Confess it, forsake it, and don’t return to it. 2Corinthians 7:1– Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
- Establish– The Bible needs to be the authority in your life. Root yourself in truth. Psalm 119:38- Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
- Execute– Obey the word. Change isn’t easy, but the reward of obedience is well worth the effort. James 1:22-But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Study the scriptures, saturate your mind with truth, surrender your will to God’s, stay Spirit-filled, and you will be a woman of the word!
Read, study, and apply the Bible to become a woman of the word
The more time we spend with Jesus, who is the Word made flesh, the more the Bible soaks down into our souls. When it’s in us, God’s word will naturally pour out of us. That is how we are transformed from women of the world to women of the word. We learn the word of God and live it out!
Here are some articles I’ve written to help you learn how to study the Bible and become a woman of the word.
Bible Study for Busy Women~ 20 Minute Word Study
How to Study the Bible in 7 Simple Steps
3 Study Tips to Sweeten Bitter Scriptures: Dealing with difficult bible verses
3 Questions to Ask When Studying the Bible
1 John 2:15 KJV ~ Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
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More articles to help you be a woman of the word:
How to Have Biblical Discernment
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What Every Disciple Needs to Know About Sound Doctrine
The Secret to Living the Abundant Life
The Importance of a Sober Mind for Spiritual Stability
3 Questions to Ask When Studying the Bible
My Top 10 Resources for Spiritual Growth
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