The Foolish Woman: Her Feet Would Not Stay at Home

"She was loud and rebellious,

Her feet would not stay at home.

At times she was outside,

at times in the open square,

Lurking at every corner."

Proverbs 7: 11-12

 The foolish woman has a "loud" or "tumultuous" spirit. Proverbs 9:13 describes her as "clamorous [boisterous]". She does not exercise restraint or self-control. She is stormy and demanding. Her demeanor is in contrast to the meek and quiet spirit that is priceless to God. Not only is she loud, she is also "rebellious" or "stubborn". She is headstrong and defiant against God's law and against the obligation of morality.

"Her feet would not stay at home." ...In contrast to the wise woman, the foolish woman is not content to be a keeper at home.  She is not satisfied with where God has put her. One of the things the feminist movement has done so successfully is is to stir up discontent in women with being homemakers and to convince them that other pursuits can increase their self-worth.

...Fueling discontent and pushing women out of their home in search of greater meaning and satisfaction has resulted in off-the-chart stress levels for many women who can no longer survive without pills and therapists. The woman who life does not center around her home and the well-being of her family and who is constantly darting from one place and one activity to another is more vulnerable to being entangled in immoral relationships and is more likely to entice men who are vulnerable themselves. The greatest spiritual, moral, and emotional protection a woman will ever experience is found when she is content to stay within her God-appointed sphere.  

This does not mean she never leaves her house, but rather that her heart is rooted in her home and that she puts her family's needs above all other interests and pursuits. 

-Nancy Leigh Demoss,

Biblical Womanhood in the Home


What a great reminder!
Nancy has counseled, advised and ministered to countless women and has wise advice to offer--this book is truly an encouragement. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it!


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