Women in the Bible-What Can We Learn From Them?

 Shulammite girl

Who was the Shulammite girl? She was a beautiful country girl and the principal character in the Bible book called the Song of Solomon. The Bible does not reveal her name.

What did she do? The Shulammite maiden remained loyal to the shepherd boy she loved. ( Song of Solomon 2:16) Her exceptional beauty, however, caught the attention of wealthy King Solomon, who tried to win her affections.  (Song of Solomon 7:6)  Although others urged her to choose Solomon, the Shulammite girl  refused. She loved only the shepherd boy  and was loyal to him. -SONG of SOLOMON 3:5; 7:10; 8:6.

What can we learn from the Shulammite girl? she maintained a modest view of herself despite her beauty and the attention she received. She did not allowher affections to be swayed by peer pressure or the promise of  material and prestige. She kept her emotions under control and remained morally chaste. 

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