November 25 lesson
The Reminding From Wisdom
Text: Proverbs 6
Introduction: I love practical teaching. In this chapter, Solomon teaches his son some valuable lessons that will help him in his personal and business dealings. He then warns his son of the seven hated sins and, once again, the strange woman.
Surety for a Friend (v 1-5)
Solomon reminds his son of the trouble that speaking without thinking can and will bring. Notice the two areas Solomon mentions when discussing this subject.
*Surety for thy friend (v 1) The word “surety” means co-signing, standing good for the debtor. Beware of signing for a friend’s debt. Even something as small as putting a cell phone in your name for someone else can cause much trouble over time. Beware when loaning money to friends. Please use wisdom when faced with these decisions.
*Stricken thy hand with a stranger (v 1) Beware of going into business with someone…especially if they are unsaved. Make sure you KNOW that person well; if he is a stranger, problems are lurking quickly.
Solomon also reminds his son to straighten out any problems between himself and his friends immediately. (v 3-5) When small problems are dealt with quickly, they do not turn into big problems.
Slothfulness in Business (v 6-11)
Solomon wants his son to be a hard worker in the business world. He warns his son not to be a sluggard or “a lazy or slothful person.” We, as Christians, should be the hardest working people at our jobs. Nothing will give Christians a worse reputation than being a lazy worker.
If a man does not work, then poverty is around the corner. (v 11)
Seven Hated Sins (v 12-19)
Some people do not like the reality that God hates certain things. That is the truth nevertheless. This is strangely placed in the middle of this proverb. These are seven things that the Lord HATES:
*A proud look (v 17) This is the sin of pride. This could quite possibly be the most committed sin by Christians today.
*A lying tongue (v 17) God is the God of truth, and He hates lies.
*Hands that shed innocent blood (v 17) God values human life. God hates when an innocent person is killed. That would include the killing of unborn children.
*An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations (v 18) God hates the sinful thoughts of the deceitful human heart.
*Feet that be swift in running to mischief (v 18) God hates even the feet that carry the wicked to do their deeds.
*A false witness that speaketh lies (v 19) God hates the sin of perjury.
*He that soweth discord among the bretheren (v 19) God hates the sin of the one who stirs up strife and hatred among others. How many problems could be solved by people if they would stop gossiping.
Sexual Sins (v 20-35)
Interestingly enough, Solomon devotes 16 verses in this proverb to sexual sins. Remember in Proverbs 5, he touches the subject as well. Maybe it is because we really need wisdom when dealing with the opposite gender. It was not by mistake that the wisest man to ever live harps so much on sexual sins. Guard yourself, and guard your marriage.
Text: Proverbs 6
Introduction: I love practical teaching. In this chapter, Solomon teaches his son some valuable lessons that will help him in his personal and business dealings. He then warns his son of the seven hated sins and, once again, the strange woman.
Surety for a Friend (v 1-5)
Solomon reminds his son of the trouble that speaking without thinking can and will bring. Notice the two areas Solomon mentions when discussing this subject.
*Surety for thy friend (v 1) The word “surety” means co-signing, standing good for the debtor. Beware of signing for a friend’s debt. Even something as small as putting a cell phone in your name for someone else can cause much trouble over time. Beware when loaning money to friends. Please use wisdom when faced with these decisions.
*Stricken thy hand with a stranger (v 1) Beware of going into business with someone…especially if they are unsaved. Make sure you KNOW that person well; if he is a stranger, problems are lurking quickly.
Solomon also reminds his son to straighten out any problems between himself and his friends immediately. (v 3-5) When small problems are dealt with quickly, they do not turn into big problems.
Slothfulness in Business (v 6-11)
Solomon wants his son to be a hard worker in the business world. He warns his son not to be a sluggard or “a lazy or slothful person.” We, as Christians, should be the hardest working people at our jobs. Nothing will give Christians a worse reputation than being a lazy worker.
If a man does not work, then poverty is around the corner. (v 11)
Seven Hated Sins (v 12-19)
Some people do not like the reality that God hates certain things. That is the truth nevertheless. This is strangely placed in the middle of this proverb. These are seven things that the Lord HATES:
*A proud look (v 17) This is the sin of pride. This could quite possibly be the most committed sin by Christians today.
*A lying tongue (v 17) God is the God of truth, and He hates lies.
*Hands that shed innocent blood (v 17) God values human life. God hates when an innocent person is killed. That would include the killing of unborn children.
*An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations (v 18) God hates the sinful thoughts of the deceitful human heart.
*Feet that be swift in running to mischief (v 18) God hates even the feet that carry the wicked to do their deeds.
*A false witness that speaketh lies (v 19) God hates the sin of perjury.
*He that soweth discord among the bretheren (v 19) God hates the sin of the one who stirs up strife and hatred among others. How many problems could be solved by people if they would stop gossiping.
Sexual Sins (v 20-35)
Interestingly enough, Solomon devotes 16 verses in this proverb to sexual sins. Remember in Proverbs 5, he touches the subject as well. Maybe it is because we really need wisdom when dealing with the opposite gender. It was not by mistake that the wisest man to ever live harps so much on sexual sins. Guard yourself, and guard your marriage.
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