Eulogy of a Virtuous Woman

[DAII]

The problem I see with Groce's eisegesis here, Warrior is that he does let the context of Proverbs 31 guide his reasonings.

As many of the traditional crowd do in their bible interpretations is start with a main text and then prooftext exisiting notions and ideas to fit their assertions.

Rather than unraveling the text.

[DAII]

Originally Posted by Trouvere

I know you did not. It was the cheap shot pointed out about what was in the article about what the woman that would or would not wear that gave me this impression.
I hate when a really good idea is circumvented.


I believe possibly that Brother Groce may have written this at someones passing or for Mothers day because it sounds like a memorial.

Cheap shot, Trouvere?

The question plainly asked by Warrior asked if this was an accurate depiction of a virtuous woman :
What do you think of this? Is this a true depiction of the Biblical idea of a virtuous woman?

[Trouvere]

I still think this is memorial stuff. I would love him to come on and explain some of his thoughts. He does post here.I am sure he is very busy though.

[Trouvere]

Originally Posted by DAII

Cheap shot, Trouvere?

The question plainly asked by Warrior asked if this was an accurate depiction of a virtuous woman :
What do you think of this? Is this a true depiction of the Biblical idea of a virtuous woman?

I still think its more than just an expository but a memorial written with someone or something in mind. Dan will you admit you focus on standards a lot?
I did not grow up Apostolic so standards aren't an issue with me. I see more to what Brother Groce has written than something to be picked apart.

[DAII]

Originally Posted by Trouvere

I still think its more than just an expository but a memorial written with someone or something in mind. Dan will you admit you focus on standards a lot?
I did not grow up Apostolic so standards aren't an issue with me. I see more to what Brother Groce has written than something to be picked apart.

Maybe a memorial to the pioneer woman of the Plains?

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by DAII

Maybe a memorial to the pioneer woman of the Plains?

Maybe a memorial to a woman that didn't work outside the home.

[warrior]

When something is posted on the internet, it is always subject to a closer look. After seeing this, I wanted to discuss it because I am in a stage of trying to become the virtuous woman that God has called women to be but hoping to accomplish this without losing my identity to something I don't like or recognize anymore. I want to be the virtuous woman with style.

[DAII]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Maybe a memorial to a woman that didn't work outside the home.

True ... the 1950's Leave It to Beaver mom ... with her new home appliances and faithful mop?

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by warrior

When something is posted on the internet, it is always subject to a closer look. After seeing this, I wanted to discuss it because I am in a stage of trying to become the virtuous woman that God has called women to be but hoping to accomplish this without losing my identity to something I don't like or recognize anymore. I want to be the virtuous woman with style.

Why would you lose your identity or not recognize yourself?

Very interesting. Does this fit into the Apostolic Identity that is being talked about?

[DAII]

Groce brought standards into the discussion in his "memorial", Dana.

Though her appearance was pleasant, she was never anything of a "beauty", at least, not in the way the world sees it. Her appearance was modest in every way (1 Timothy 2:9). She would never use fine clothes, sparkling jewelry or makeup to draw undo attention to herself. But her outward appearance always reflected the beauty of character that all who knew her saw clearly. The "ornament of a meek and quiet spirit" (1 Peter 3:4) was to her the best jewelry and makeup she could possibly wear.

The implication one is not virtuous if one "fixes" herself up or even wears fine clothes.

You are blaming the messengers ... T.