May 10, 2026

May 10, 2026

From West Asheville Baptist Church by Rev. Josh Harvey

May 10, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

This episode explores the importance of prioritizing God and faithful obedience over worldly success, as illustrated by the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31.

At the heart of this message lies a profound question that resonates with every human soul: who do we most want to hear say 'you mattered to me'? Drawing from Proverbs 31, we discover that a blessed life isn't measured by worldly success or perfect outcomes, but by faithful obedience to God over time. The virtuous woman described isn't an impossible standard meant to discourage us, but rather a real person—likely modeled after Ruth—whose life demonstrates what happens when someone consistently fears the Lord. What makes this passage particularly moving is the revelation that her children and husband rise up to call her blessed not because she was perfect, but because she prioritized correctly: God first, spouse second, children third. This ordering isn't about loving children less, but about building a foundation that can actually support lasting impact. The 'special sauce' that holds everything together is the fear of the Lord, which begins with forgiveness and continues through long obedience in the same direction. We learn that we don't need to announce our faithfulness or trumpet our devotion—a life rooted in God produces fruit that becomes visible and undeniable to those…

People in this episode

Host: Rev. Josh Harvey

Topics covered

  • faithfulness
  • obedience
  • blessed life
  • fear of the Lord
  • family values
  • spiritual growth

Keywords

  • blessed life
  • faithfulness
  • Proverbs 31
  • fear of the Lord
  • spirituality
  • Christianity
  • family

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Proverbs 31

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