The Fruit of Her Hands Quotes

“The more you read, the more you will find your thoughts and conversation reflecting your reading, and the more you will want to read.”
― Nancy Wilson, The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman

“Christian wives tend to leave the 'fat books' and theology to their husbands. While this may look 'submissive' to some, it is actually disobedience. It is not enough that we know Proverbs 31, Ephesians 5, 1 Peter 3, and 1 Corinthians 1 and 14. We have to know more than how to be a good wife. After all, our calling is to be good Christians; and if we are good Christians, we will be good wives and mothers. We mustn't be afraid to deal with topics other than those which directly deal with being a wife and mother.”
― Nancy Wilson, The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman

“What is a disciple? It is not a mindless follower. A disciple is a student.

When Paul prohibits women teaching men, he (in the same breath) requires Christian women to be students of the Word "Let a woman learn..." (1 Tim 2:11).

Because biblical learning is required of us, we ought not to be afraid of it. We must overcome our ignorance! We ought to read good, solid books on Christian doctrine. It is good for us! We must cultivate a taste for books that will build s up in the faith- not take us to fantasy land. Just read a page or two at a time if need be, and never at the expense of your Bible reading.”
― Nancy Wilson, The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman

“John Bunyan in 'Christian Behavior', said, 'The whole Bible was given for this very end, that you should both believe this doctrine and live in the comfort and sweetness of it.' How can we live in the sweetness and comfort of doctrines if we don't know what they are? We must learn them first, and then we can live in the joy of them. If we are only exposed to a dab of doctrine here and there, this is impossible.”
― Nancy Wilson, The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman

“Because every family is a distinct cultural unit, it is good that our methods differ. God did not intend for us to walk in lockstep with one another. We ought to rejoice in a common commitment to biblical principles and in the variety of methods God’s people employ.”
― Nancy Wilson, The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman

“It does not matter if it is tithing spices or praying on street corners or home educating or home birthing—if you are feeling good about your standing before God because of anything you are doing, you are not looking to Christ or trusting in Him.”
― Nancy Wilson, The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman

“What if I wrote about the spiritual value of scrubbing your floors twice a day and all the health benefits for your family associated with the practice? And suppose it was all backed up with verses in Leviticus, suggesting that this was God’s command for women today? What if I then went on to point out that such hard work, commitment, dedication, and sacrifice would reap for you great satisfaction here and a reward in heaven and followed it up with testimonies from women whose families were changed as a result of the practice? I hope you would think I was out to lunch. But unfortunately, some women would probably either begin to implement my suggestions, or begin to feel guilty every time they looked at the kitchen floor.”
― Nancy Wilson, The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman