noble

If we are to think on whatever is noble, it would be well to consider what is noble. Noble, what words come to mind when you hear this word? If someone or something is of noble character, what do we mean?

The esheh hayil (noble wife) of Proverbs 31 gives us some good examples. She brings good and not harm, all the days of her life. She is hard working-gets up early, selects wool and flax, works with eager hands, provides for her family and servants, considers before buying (makes good purchases), sets about her work vigorously. What else? She gives to the poor and needy-has a kind heart. She is clothed with strength and dignity. She does not fear the future (laughs at days to come). Why? Because her family is well provided for in food and clothing because of her diligent efforts. She speaks wisdom, watches over her household and is not idle. Such a woman, would not her children and husband praise her?

So we see that someone or something that is noble is worthy of praise. Noble is something to aspire to. It's worth thinking about because it's how we should strive to be. We should think before we act. We should be generous to the poor and needy. We should be hard working. We should be careful with our speech so that we speak wisdom and have faithful instruction on our lips.

Do you know of any noble people? Talk with them. See how they act, how they treat others, how they talk. The Bible is also a good place to study this word. A concordance is an excellenet resource for this kind of study. See what kind of people in the Bible are of noble character. How did they act, speak, pray?

Let the glory of God be exalted. May He inspire us to be noble. He is a mighty King. We are his children. That makes us princes and princesses, i.e. nobility. Let us act accordingly.