Proverbs 31:23

The book of Proverbs gives us insights into so many different areas of life. The book gives us instruction on how to live our lives for God. Here is a proverb that gives us insight about the relationship between a husband, a wife and God:

Proverbs 31:23 (ESV)

Her husband is known in the gates

when he sits among the elders of the land.

They say that behind every successful man is a great women.  They may have said that statement based upon the above proverb.   The women of virtue is a women who attracts a man of importance and means.   A man who is known in the gates is also known by a women of Godly character and will marry a women of Godly character.    A women of Godly character will have a husband who reflects that character and relates that to the world of business, leadership and community.   There are men who sit at the city gate (an euphemism for a connected-man) who are not Godly, even though their wives have a sense of virtue ... see the story of Nabel and his wife Abigail.   But, women of character have the ability and nature to sanctify the ungodly man (see 1 Corinthians 7).   A husband who sits at the table of prominence in his community is a partner with a woman who sits at the feet of Christ.  What this proverb is teaching is that if you want to be successful in life you better make sure you have successful, healthy, and deep spiritual relationships.   The character of others can add to your own welfare.