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An Influential Wife 

This scripture often quoted from Proverbs 31, outlines the characteristics and impact of an ‘Influential Wife’, not only an ‘Influential Woman’. 

In many cultures and communities, in the transition of a young woman to a wife, she is expected to give up her entrepreneurial life and become subjected to the rule of her husband. The cultural expectations of the role of a wife see her world, hopes and dreams shrinking. 

That worldview is diametrically opposed to the biblical ideal of a good wife. 

The ‘Ideal (most suitable) Wife’ outlined in the scripture is an ‘Influential Wife’. 

She is a trader (entrepreneur) who is not restricted in her thinking or business to a local mindset or business, but a global one. 

She manages her home with diligence. 

She is compassionate towards the poor.

She is wise in her counsel.

Can a modern biblical wife reflect the ancient biblical model of influence?