A Woman of Virtue

Lately at church we've been talking in depth about two things:

Virtue, and Self-Worth.

I think that these goes hand-in-hand. You can't be virtuous without loving yourself. You're virtuous BECAUSE you love yourself enough to be. In Proverbs 31:10-30 it says:

 "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seekthes wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. (Side Note: Purple at that time was only for the royal as you had to get the color from snails, and it took thousands of snails to color only one article of clothing.) Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and elivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 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."

SO! Being virtuous pays off. It isn't a waste of time, and in the end you'll be grateful you lived a life of virtue. :) You're welcome for the truth and insight ;) 

You are so amazing, and have such great potential. You can do anything you set your mind to, and will succeed in anything. ;) Do what you need to to return to God, and not give up your seat in Heaven. :) Being virtuous doesn't only mean that you're morally clean, and worthy for the temple. It also means that you love yourself enough to do the things that you need to do to live day to day. Eating, reading your scriptures, and loving yourself.