Proverbs 31:30–31 (KJV):
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”
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She’s More Than Pretty—She’s Powerful!
Subtopic: When Fear of the Lord Outshines the World’s Standards
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I. Introduction: Redefining What Makes a Woman Worthy
• The world is obsessed with filters, fashion, and fame.
• But the Bible flips the script—God isn’t impressed by your outer glow if your spirit is empty!
• The Proverbs 31 woman teaches us: Real worth is rooted in reverence.
You can beat your face, but can you beat the devil? You can wear designer, but can you wear strength and dignity like a garment?
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II. Favour is Deceitful: The Trap of Superficial Applause
• “Favour” means charm or appeal—something that attracts attention.
• The Bible warns: Just because people like you, doesn’t mean you’re walking in purpose.
• Society praises what looks good, but God honors what lives right.
Illustration:
A woman may have 10,000 likes on Instagram but no favor in heaven because she never bowed in prayer.
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III. Beauty is Vain: The Fleeting Nature of Outer Looks
• Beauty can fade. Skin wrinkles. Hair grays. Bodies change.
• What never goes out of style? Holiness. Wisdom. Faith.
Scripture:
Isaiah 40:8 – “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.”
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IV. But a Woman that Feareth the Lord Shall Be Praised
• The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10).
• This woman isn’t just beautiful—she’s anchored.
• She doesn’t just walk the runway—she walks in the Spirit.
Point:
She may not have a crowd clapping for her, but heaven is cheering her on!
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V. Let Her Works Praise Her in the Gates
• “In the gates” speaks of public honor and lasting legacy.
• She don’t have to beg for validation—her impact speaks volumes.
• Her life, her children, her prayers, her sacrifices… they preach her eulogy before anybody else does.
Example:
She prayed you through school. She covered you while you slept. She fasted when you were in the streets. That’s power. That’s praise-worthy.
Conclusion:
She’s More Than a Pretty Face
• She’s a prayer warrior.
• She’s a kingdom builder.
• She’s clothed with strength and dignity.
• And she knows: Favor might get you a platform, but the fear of the Lord gets you a crown!
Call to Action:
Ladies, fear God first. Brothers, honor the women who carry spiritual weight.
Church, celebrate godliness over glamor.
Closing
She may not be on the cover of a magazine… but she’s on God’s mind! She may not have red-bottoms… but she walks on holy ground! She may not be viral… but she’s victorious!
