In the Earthly City, what a "knuckle-dragging Troglodyte"...

Imagine a college freshman telling his peers "I would rather have a Proverbs 31 woman than a Victoria's Secret model."

But, according to a Baylor Lariat article, that's just that Baylor freshman Alex Eklund posted in Facebook on November 29 after viewing "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

What is a Proverbs 31 woman?

          ¹⁰ A wife of noble character who can find?
             She is worth far more than rubies.
        ¹¹ Her husband has full confidence in her
             and lacks nothing of value.
        ¹² She brings him good, not harm,
             all the days of her life.
        ¹³ She selects wool and flax
             and works with eager hands.
        ¹⁴ She is like the merchant ships,
             bringing her food from afar.
        ¹⁵ She gets up while it is still night;
             she provides food for her family
             and portions for her female servants.
        ¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it;
             out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
        ¹⁷ She sets about her work vigorously;
             her arms are strong for her tasks.
        ¹⁸ She sees that her trading is profitable,
             and her lamp does not go out at night.
        ¹⁹ In her hand she holds the distaff
             and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
        ²⁰ She opens her arms to the poor
             and extends her hands to the needy.
        ²¹ When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
             for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
        ²² She makes coverings for her bed;
             she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
        ²³ Her husband is respected at the city gate,
             where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
        ²⁴ She makes linen garments and sells them,
             and supplies the merchants with sashes.
        ²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity;
             she can laugh at the days to come.
        ²⁶ She speaks with wisdom,
             and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
        ²⁷ She watches over the affairs of her household
             and does not eat the bread of idleness.
        ²⁸ Her children arise and call her blessed;
             her husband also, and he praises her:
        ²⁹ “Many women do noble things,
             but you surpass them all.”
        ³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
             but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
        ³¹ Honor her for all that her hands have done,
             and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.


Eklund, a philosophy and political science major at Baylor University, served as a youth leader at his church, Living Word United Methodist Church, where he initiated new spiritual activities for young people.  His video, then, is an extension of that previous ministry and now with 213k+ views, the response to Eklund's video has been positive.

Of his notoriety, Eklund says:

It's been crazy; it's really an awesome movement. The hand of God has definitely been with us; and this is clearly something that He wants people to hear.

I love that we have been able to make an impact on a regional level, and now that we are selling T-shirts, we are able to make an international impact by combating sex trade, domestic abuse, suicide, and eating disorders.

If the image of a Proverbs 31 woman/wife offends some, The Motley Monk can just about guarantee that Eklund's new venture---that website devoted to the non-profit cause of healthy self-images through a biblical viewpoint in addition to offering "Live31" apparel---will drive those people over the edge.

"What a knuckle-dragging Troglodyte!" they surely think.

"Kudos!" The Motley Monk says.


Let the discussion begin...



To read the Baylor Lariat, click on the following link:
http://baylorlariat.com/2012/01/20/the-world-can-hear-you-social-medias-growing-impact/