Proverbs 31:15
15 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household
and plan the day’s work for her employees.

The ideal wife from Proverbs 31 is actually quite a progressive picture. She is the emotional hub of her household, and is also heavily involved in real estate, manufacturing, and investment. Read Proverbs 31 to see how the biblical woman has key economic influence, as well as in the home. What does this say to us today?

One thing that is clear is general ignorance of the radical empowerment of women in scripture. The view of women in the New Testament, for example, is light years ahead of other ancient cultures. Taken contextually, it is astounding. If your view of women in the Bible is barefoot and pregnant, think again (though being barefoot can be very comfortable and pregnancy leads to the amazing gift of children).

If you are a guy and married, make breakfast for the family tomorrow. If you’re not, pray for the significant women in your life.