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    Far Above Rubies
    Far Above Rubies
    Far Above Rubies
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    Far Above Rubies

    By Foluke Oluwatoyinbo

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    “FAR ABOVE RUBIES” written by a Woman considered virtuous in this generation is timely in a world that is on the fast lane of degeneration in home management and preservation of the divine institution of marriage and family life, which is the cradle of peace, progress and prosperity of any Society or Nation.
    The six chapters of 113 pages make one wonder if the author is an Old Testament scholar because of the explicit display of theological facts on the text and subject matter.
    There is evidence of accurate knowledge of the subject matter based on deep and sincere personal devotion, conviction and burden for the transformation of our Society and the redemption of the World.
    The book is Proverbs 31:10-31 personified and is written from the point of view of the author’s 37 years in successful marriage and home building in submissiveness to her husband in spite of her academic prowess.
    Inner beauty is real beauty that is “sine qua non” today and the beauty for the generations to come.
    Husband and children in the home will make good profit and gains by reading and applying the contents of this book, drawn from the scriptures, parental upbringing (like the unfeigned faith in Lois transferred to Eunice, to Timothy, and from Timothy to the world), the author’s family/ home being a case of study aligned with the template of “the Virtuous Woman”.
    It reveals the divine concept of the role and value of a woman, the joy of a man and his expected role – a collective responsibility to build a home and fix our society.
    The book is not limited by religious affinity, gender, age, color or disposition in life.
    The author’s desire and plea to all and sundry is to know the fact that: “No matter who you are, or where you may be, you can do something to change the world for the better”.
    We dedicate and send ‘FAR ABOVE RUBIES’ out to the world for the benefit of mankind and the glory of God in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZTF Books Online
    Release dateMar 21, 2015
    ISBN9781311322333
    Far Above Rubies
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    Foluke Oluwatoyinbo

    Dr (Mrs) Foluke Oluwatoyinbo (B.Sc. Chem; PGD Edu; M,Sc. Soil Science; fsssn, gmaslton, fccsams) is the immediate past Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria. She is an astute administrator, an accomplished academic and outstanding achiever, evidenced by several national and international awards. A committed and spirit-filled child of God, she ministers the word of God with power and effect. She is a frequent speaker at conferences, seminars and workshops. She is a wise counsellor who has helped to build several homes and lives. She belongs to a number of Christian Fellowship groups and organizations including the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International. She is a member of the Ibadan Diocese of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion and a Clergy wife. She has been the loving wife of Rev (Dr) Olusola Gabriel Oluwatoyinbo since 1977. That glorious marriage is blessed with five wonderful children and awesome grandchildren

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      Far Above Rubies - Foluke Oluwatoyinbo

      FAR ABOVE RUBIES

      By

      Foluke Oluwatoyinbo

      Copyright © 2015, Foluke Oluwatoyinbo

      All rights reserved

      Published by

      The ePublishing unit of CMFI

      ztfbooks@cmfionline.org

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      PREFACE

      THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN

      THE WORTH OF GEMSTONES

      THE PRECIOUS GEMSTONE, RUBY

      CHARACTERISTICS OF RUBY-COLOUR

      RED SIGNIFIES ENERGY

      RED SIGNIFIES WARMTH

      RED SIGNIFIES LOVE

      RED IS THE COLOUR OF REDEMPTION

      CHARACTERISTICS OF RUBY –HARDNESS

      STRENGTH IN QUIETNESS

      STRENGTH BY THE WORD

      STRENGTH IN INTERCESSION

      STRENGTH THROUGH PRAISE

      CHARACTERISTICS OF RUBIES: LUSTRE

      REFLECTING THE LIGHT

      LUSTRE FOSTERS ATTRACTION

      OUR BEAUTY, A SIGNPOST

      INNER BEAUTY, REAL BEAUTY

      TO BE CHERISHED, TO BE LOVED

      FINAL WORD

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      DEDICATION

      This book is fondly dedicated to

      All women of virtue all over the world

      All women who aspire unto virtue

      All men who truly love and treasure their wives.

      FOREWORD

      Far Above Rubies, the small book in your hands is, despite its size, a compendium which touches on many aspects of life, especially the Christian life. Given the title the author has chosen, she begins the book by delving into a study of gemstones, a study which enables her to establish convincingly that of all the precious stones in the belly of the earth, the ruby is the most precious. That done, the author proceeds to indicate the qualities which make the ruby the ultimate gemstone. The reader is, in these early pages of the book, lured into thinking that the book is about precious stones and the qualities which determine their hierarchy. But no. This is not the main thrust of the book. The main thrust of the book has to do with life – human life, especially the Christian life. The study of precious stones is merely to demonstrate the similarities between what goes into the forging of the most precious of these stones, and what it takes for the Christian to attain an acceptable walk with God

      The author, being a woman and a Christian, discusses what we may call the qualities of a Christian woman. As one reads this section of the book, one is forced to reach the conclusion that that the author has received a divine revelation about the Christian woman. What emerges is the picture of the Christian WOMAN as a man with a womb - a nurturer, a care-giver, a nurse, a lover, an incubator, a manager, a provider, a source of comfort, a confidant, a sacrificial do –it all and one who completes the husband.

      The author also touches on some of the issues which contribute to the making of great Christian marriages. These include Christian love, sex, beauty, cleanliness, personal hygiene, issues which some shy away from to the detriment of their marriages. There are women who think that looking beautiful is a sin because, in their understanding, looking beautiful could attract the attention of other men. So such women think that being unattractive is being holy. Not so this author, who discusses these issues in a balanced manner. I am fully persuaded that married women will read this aspect of the book to their great advantage.

      Gold is not the ultimate precious stone. But even gold has to pass through fire before it attains its best lustre. It is against this background that the author discusses the Christian life. Trials and tribulations will visit the Christian. When these come, the author has a prescription for dealing with them, namely, digging deeper into God, spending more time in His presence with the instrument of praise in the true Judah anointing, communicating with God in the language of praise and thanksgiving. This is the true source of power for the child of God --- born again, tongue - talking and, by His grace walking in holiness. Put briefly, what the author is prescribing is a worship lifestyle even in times of difficulties. The ruby, nature’s most prized precious stone, goes through rough and tough processes to attain its premier place. So will a child of God. The Bible provides us with the undeniable evidence that the path to spiritual greatness is strewn with tribulations which all of the great names of the Bible had to overcome. The ruby, having gone through its agonizing processes, is hard and shines with polished brilliance. So must the children of God who allow themselves to be shaped by the Holy Spirit and trust in the God who gave them His life. The truth is that temptations, trials and pressure have the effect of toughening, strengthening, refining and purifying the Christian. This is the lot of the true Christian in marriage, in the faith walk and in daily living. This is the way that will ensure that our Father in heaven welcomes us with a well done, good and faithful servant on that Day. All of this is captured in this priceless book, which I regard as a must read, a pick – up – and – can’t –put down book.

      Far Above Rubies is written in a most excellent prose which makes reading it both easy and pleasurable. The author writes with a passion which leaves the reader in no doubt about her faith in the living God. Reading this book has blessed me greatly. I commend it to the reading public, fully persuaded that all who read it will find it beneficial both in content and presentation.

      Mrs Hannah Ikime

      Ibadan, Nigeria,

      18 Jan. 2015.

      ACKNOWLEGDEMENTS

      First and foremost, I appreciate most affectionately, Olusola, my ever-green husband of 37 years who has been my guide, teacher, encourager and strong pillar of support. Thank you for your love and devotion over the decades.

      I most heartily thank my beloved children Oluwarotimi+Durotoluwa, Jaunty+Opeyemi, Damilola+Toritseju, Ibikunle+Ifeoluwapo and Oluwaranmilowo+Mofiyinfoluwa for loving me most dearly, for giving me peace and rest of mind and for their formidable support for this and other projects. You are forever blessed of God.

      My grateful thanks to my worthy parents Deacon (Chief) Jacob Afolabi (of blessed memory) and Deaconess Rachael Oluwatomilola Okunlola who planted my feet and my siblings’ in the direction of the light of God and excellence in all things.

      I am grateful to all the men and women, the ministers of God, friends, my spiritual children, teachers, colleagues at work and all the bosses I have been privileged to work with. You all have added value to my life and contributed to the processes that keep bringing forth the virtues in my life. Finally and most importantly, I give all praise, glory and honour to God Almighty, my Creator, Redeemer, my Father and my All. I thank You Father, for a beautiful life, for the grace that has brought me this far and Your assurance that the future is even more glorious.

      AUTHOR’S NOTE

      The traditional roles of women in the family and society have not and cannot change because they are ordained of God. It is our understanding, willingness and ability to execute them that keep expanding as we are exposed to new truths and knowledge.

      The woman is the helper and comforter of her husband, the care provider and nurturer of her children and other members of the household, the peacemaker, mediator and feminine presence in her community. She remains also the pillar, stabilizer and torchbearer of the society as of the family. The woman has a lot of virtues and natural potentials which are more often than not, bottled up in her person. Any woman who knows her onions and is worth her salt can at the least, be described as priceless. The Bible bears testimony to this in the 31st Chapter of the Book of Proverbs.

      Women, men and society need to clearly understand the qualities and stimulants required for the woman to unlock her capabilities and occupy her rightful place in order to fulfil her divine mandate in all fronts.

      In this discourse, an attempt has been made to

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