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<blockquote data-quote="dawnsday" data-source="post: 36890571" data-attributes="member: 92077"><p><strong>So, they have these P31 dolls based on Proverbs 31. This is proverbs 31.</strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 1 The sayings of King Lemuel&#8212;an oracle [<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+31#fen-NIV-17286a" target="_blank">a</a>] his mother taught him: </span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 2 "O my son, O son of my womb, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> O son of my vows, [<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+31#fen-NIV-17287b" target="_blank">b</a>] </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 3 do not spend your strength on women, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> your vigor on those who ruin kings. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 4 "It is not for kings, O Lemuel&#8212; </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> not for kings to drink wine, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> not for rulers to crave beer, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 5 lest they drink and forget what the law decrees, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 6 Give beer to those who are perishing, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> wine to those who are in anguish; </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 7 let them drink and forget their poverty </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> and remember their misery no more. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 8 "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> for the rights of all who are destitute. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 9 Speak up and judge fairly; </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> defend the rights of the poor and needy." </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 10 [<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+31#fen-NIV-17295c" target="_blank">c</a>] A wife of noble character who can find? </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> She is worth far more than rubies. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 11 Her husband has full confidence in her </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> and lacks nothing of value. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 12 She brings him good, not harm, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> all the days of her life. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 13 She selects wool and flax </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> and works with eager hands. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 14 She is like the merchant ships, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> bringing her food from afar. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 15 She gets up while it is still dark; </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> she provides food for her family </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> and portions for her servant girls. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 16 She considers a field and buys it; </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 17 She sets about her work vigorously; </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> her arms are strong for her tasks. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 18 She sees that her trading is profitable, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> and her lamp does not go out at night. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 19 In her hand she holds the distaff </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> and grasps the spindle with her fingers. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 20 She opens her arms to the poor </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> and extends her hands to the needy. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> for all of them are clothed in scarlet. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 22 She makes coverings for her bed; </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> she is clothed in fine linen and purple. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> and supplies the merchants with sashes. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> she can laugh at the days to come. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 26 She speaks with wisdom, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> and faithful instruction is on her tongue. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 27 She watches over the affairs of her household </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> and does not eat the bread of idleness. </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> her husband also, and he praises her: </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 29 "Many women do noble things, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> but you surpass them all." </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. </span><span style="color: darkorchid"> 31 Give her the reward she has earned, </span></p><p><span style="color: darkorchid"> and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="color: magenta">This is the doll description: </span></p><p><span style="color: magenta">P31 dolls are specifically designed to provide a Bible-based, Christian alternative to other secular toys on the market, and to encourage young girls to pursue biblical womanhood.</span> </p><p></p><p><span style="color: magenta">Abigail stands 18 inches tall, has beautiful brown eyes, long red hair, and a contemporary outfit. Abigail comes with an accessory kit, containing a Bible lesson (based on Proverbs 31:20), two cookie-cutters, a cookie recipe, and a list of exciting activities. The activities are sure to be tons of fun for any young girl! It is our prayer that the Lord would use these dolls as a means to encourage the girls of today to become Proverbs 31 women of tomorrow! For ages 3+</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Sounds to me like they are just trying to cram little girls' minds with their personal perception of womanhood, as opposed to actually following Proverbs 31 which makes it clear that this woman can do pretty much anything, can support herself and has a good heart.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dawnsday, post: 36890571, member: 92077"] [B]So, they have these P31 dolls based on Proverbs 31. This is proverbs 31.[/B] [COLOR=darkorchid] 1 The sayings of King Lemuel—an oracle [[URL="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+31#fen-NIV-17286a"]a[/URL]] his mother taught him: [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 2 "O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows, [[URL="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+31#fen-NIV-17287b"]b[/URL]] [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 3 do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 4 "It is not for kings, O Lemuel— not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer, [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 5 lest they drink and forget what the law decrees, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 6 Give beer to those who are perishing, wine to those who are in anguish; [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 7 let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 8 "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 9 Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 10 [[URL="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+31#fen-NIV-17295c"]c[/URL]] A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." [/COLOR] [COLOR=darkorchid] 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. [/COLOR][COLOR=darkorchid] 31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.[/COLOR] [COLOR=magenta]This is the doll description: [/COLOR] [COLOR=magenta]P31 dolls are specifically designed to provide a Bible-based, Christian alternative to other secular toys on the market, and to encourage young girls to pursue biblical womanhood.[/COLOR] [COLOR=magenta]Abigail stands 18 inches tall, has beautiful brown eyes, long red hair, and a contemporary outfit. Abigail comes with an accessory kit, containing a Bible lesson (based on Proverbs 31:20), two cookie-cutters, a cookie recipe, and a list of exciting activities. The activities are sure to be tons of fun for any young girl! It is our prayer that the Lord would use these dolls as a means to encourage the girls of today to become Proverbs 31 women of tomorrow! For ages 3+[/COLOR] [B]Sounds to me like they are just trying to cram little girls' minds with their personal perception of womanhood, as opposed to actually following Proverbs 31 which makes it clear that this woman can do pretty much anything, can support herself and has a good heart.[/B] [/QUOTE]
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