If every man and woman took seriously the warning of today’s chapter, Proverbs 5, the experience of marriage and perhaps all other relationships that flow out of it would certainly look and be vastly different than they are today.
In fact, not “paying attention” (v.1) to the wisdom and “words of insight” (v.1) written in this chapter arguably may have contributed to some of the most damaging consequences we face in our homes, families, and culture today.
Solomon has taken this entire chapter to emphasize that marriage and sexuality are so sacred and pure, that two people coming together and giving ALL of themselves to each other, is not to be messed or interfered with, so that it might last forever. In essence, adultery can never truly satisfy, because it can’t—it’s living outside of how God created us to live.
In one word, sex outside of marriage is stupidity. It takes much away from your life. What does it take way? Solomon mentions four. It takes away your honour (v.9); your years (v.9); your wealth (v.10) and your health (v.11)
Playing with sexual sin is costly. Verse 20 in the Message Bible says it with this question: “Why would you trade enduring intimacies for cheap thrills?” We should pause long enough to consider that question.
One verse that stood out to me was verse 15:
“Drink water from your own cistern,
running water from your own well.”
Poetic for sure, but also amazingly clear, isn’t it?
Senior Pastor
In fact, not “paying attention” (v.1) to the wisdom and “words of insight” (v.1) written in this chapter arguably may have contributed to some of the most damaging consequences we face in our homes, families, and culture today.
Solomon has taken this entire chapter to emphasize that marriage and sexuality are so sacred and pure, that two people coming together and giving ALL of themselves to each other, is not to be messed or interfered with, so that it might last forever. In essence, adultery can never truly satisfy, because it can’t—it’s living outside of how God created us to live.
In one word, sex outside of marriage is stupidity. It takes much away from your life. What does it take way? Solomon mentions four. It takes away your honour (v.9); your years (v.9); your wealth (v.10) and your health (v.11)
Playing with sexual sin is costly. Verse 20 in the Message Bible says it with this question: “Why would you trade enduring intimacies for cheap thrills?” We should pause long enough to consider that question.
One verse that stood out to me was verse 15:
“Drink water from your own cistern,
running water from your own well.”
Poetic for sure, but also amazingly clear, isn’t it?
Senior Pastor
