Rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.”
and quiet spirit,
“Spirit” means disposition or attitude in this verse. This wife grounds herself in the principles of grace. She understands what God has done for her, therefore she is serene and tranquil. She is at peace in herself and in her disposition.
A quiet spirit is a calm spirit. She is peaceful in her attitude. She is not full of hostility. This wife is settled on the inside. She possesses a serenity of soul even though her husband may be a jerk.
Again, this word does not imply that this woman sits behind the scenes, afraid to speak. She may be very gregarious, yet she is quiet on the inside. She is settled in her soul. She does not rage because of her insecurities. No military campaign wars inside her soul. She has a sense of fulfilment and is satisfied with God’s plan for her life. There is no raging sea inside her. Therefore, this has nothing to do with a woman refraining from talking or staying silent in public.
Principle:
A beautiful woman is at rest on the inside.
Application:
We all know some men who would love to have a mouse rather than a woman for a wife. They do not want her to talk in public. This is contrary to Scripture.
The Word of God argues that the word “quiet” applied to a wife means that she will not nag or complain. God wants a woman with a relaxed attitude — at rest; at peace within herself. This is God’s perception of a beautiful woman.
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