Proverbs 6 = Lack of Good Sense

Proverbs is definitely an instruction manual on how we need to live life.  I have only dived into five chapters and I am already thinking how much more can Solomon write about.  Those first five chapters have said so much.

Proverbs 6:16-19 tells us the six things that the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him.  The things that the Lord hates are haughtiness, lying, murdering, scheming, eagerness to do evil, a false witness and stirring up conflicts.

Solomon talks about how we need to help family and friends and the needy, but we need to be wise so that even our own family does not suffer.

Laziness instead of working.  That does not mean that you work 24/7.  God also told us to rest.  One needs to learn moderation.  If someone can physically and mentally work, then they need to and not allow handouts and have someone else take care of them.

The last fifteen verses talks about sexual immorality.  It is so easy to be lured into situations.  How many times have you thought, I would never do that and then you find yourself in that particular situation.  When you are young you think what does it matter if I do something that break's God's law.  Nobody will get hurt.  In truth, somebody always gets hurts. 

My prayer is that you will stop and think of the consequences of any situation that you are confronted with.  We have all sinned and will continue to sin.  By God's grace, He loves us through everything that we do. 

As our relationship grows closer to God, He will continue to give us the wisdom to make the right choices.  Ephesian 5:15-16 says "Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil."  Do life God's way so that you will bring honor to Him and that others will continue to know Him.