November 18 lesson
The Warning from Wisdom
Text: Proverbs 5
Introduction: Solomon gives his son an extremely important warning in this chapter. He entirely devotes his writing in this chapter to the issue of sexual temptation. He warns his son about the consequences of going after the strange woman. Wisdom is needed in his son’s life in order to resist this strong temptation.
The Hatefulness of Adultery (v 1-14)
To begin his “talk” Solomon lets his son know of the difficulties that adultery brings with it. He warns of that strange woman again.
*The strange woman is a sweet talker (v 3).
She knows what to say and when to say it. Beware of those that know just what to say. They are “smooth or sweet talkers.” Do not be fooled by this old, sinful, seductive tactic.
*The end results of adultery are not worth it (v 4-6).
Her end is bitter as wormwood (v 4).
Sharp as a two-edged sword (v 4).
Her feet go down to death (v 5).
Her steps take hold on hell (v 5).
Her ways are moveable (v 6). The adulterous person normally cannot be relied upon for anything. They are very “wishy-washy.”
*The warning to stay away (v 7-14).
Lest thou give thine honor unto others (v 9). One loses the dignity and respect of his fellow man.
Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth (v 10). One will waste money on this adulterous living. His money will waste away.
Thou mourn at the last (v 11). Whether this is speaking of regret or of an actual physical condition, neither is what I want at the end of my life.
How have I hated instruction (v 12-13). Bitterness kicks in when it is all said and done.
The Holiness of Marriage (v 15-23)
Solomon instructs his son that it is only with his wife that he is to enjoy the pleasures of a physical relationship. These verses describe the joy of physical love in marriage. Make sure we keep that joy in our physical relationship in marriage.
Solomon reminds his son that there is a judgment day coming for everyone. The ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord. God knows everything about everybody. You cannot hide things from Him. Some people would have nothing to worry about, but some would probably feel uncomfortable. We need to realize that our actions will be judged one day. Make sure that you confess the sin and iniquity and ask God for forgiveness. The entanglement that comes with adultery will stay with a person for the rest of his days (v 22-23). Confess that sin forsake it. Let’s life pure, clean lives with the wife or husband that God has given us.
Text: Proverbs 5
Introduction: Solomon gives his son an extremely important warning in this chapter. He entirely devotes his writing in this chapter to the issue of sexual temptation. He warns his son about the consequences of going after the strange woman. Wisdom is needed in his son’s life in order to resist this strong temptation.
The Hatefulness of Adultery (v 1-14)
To begin his “talk” Solomon lets his son know of the difficulties that adultery brings with it. He warns of that strange woman again.
*The strange woman is a sweet talker (v 3).
She knows what to say and when to say it. Beware of those that know just what to say. They are “smooth or sweet talkers.” Do not be fooled by this old, sinful, seductive tactic.
*The end results of adultery are not worth it (v 4-6).
Her end is bitter as wormwood (v 4).
Sharp as a two-edged sword (v 4).
Her feet go down to death (v 5).
Her steps take hold on hell (v 5).
Her ways are moveable (v 6). The adulterous person normally cannot be relied upon for anything. They are very “wishy-washy.”
*The warning to stay away (v 7-14).
Lest thou give thine honor unto others (v 9). One loses the dignity and respect of his fellow man.
Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth (v 10). One will waste money on this adulterous living. His money will waste away.
Thou mourn at the last (v 11). Whether this is speaking of regret or of an actual physical condition, neither is what I want at the end of my life.
How have I hated instruction (v 12-13). Bitterness kicks in when it is all said and done.
The Holiness of Marriage (v 15-23)
Solomon instructs his son that it is only with his wife that he is to enjoy the pleasures of a physical relationship. These verses describe the joy of physical love in marriage. Make sure we keep that joy in our physical relationship in marriage.
Solomon reminds his son that there is a judgment day coming for everyone. The ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord. God knows everything about everybody. You cannot hide things from Him. Some people would have nothing to worry about, but some would probably feel uncomfortable. We need to realize that our actions will be judged one day. Make sure that you confess the sin and iniquity and ask God for forgiveness. The entanglement that comes with adultery will stay with a person for the rest of his days (v 22-23). Confess that sin forsake it. Let’s life pure, clean lives with the wife or husband that God has given us.
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