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Proverbs 31 is attributed to a king named Lemuel. however, there is no mention of such a king in the historical records of Israel. Some scholars have suggested Lemuel (literally meaning “devoted to God”) as a pen name for Solomon, perhaps given by Bathsheba. Others, however, have suggested Lemuel is a foreign king who converted and was a follower of Mosaic law. However, both suggestions have little or no positive evidence and are merely guesses. 

What we do know is that the conduct of a godly and wise king was more than military power and prowess or kingdom expansion. The wise king would also be concerned with the welfare of all of those within his kingdom. Under the rule of a the king, even the poor and oppressed have a voice and will receive fair judgment. 

The ultimate goal of a witness is obviously to share the gospel. However, this is not all that God requires of us. We need to defend the weak and powerless. You may ask yourself, “Who am I? What can I really do?” And that’s understandable. You may be young. You may not have any position of authority. But you can volunteer your time, money, influence, or privilege in status to speak up for the dignity and rights of others. Lots of little things can make a big difference. When you defend the weak and powerless, you are being a true witness for Christ.