Monday, April 6, 2009

She wants your life...Don't give it to her

Proverbs 5-6
"Pay attention", "listen well" are strong urgings to perk up and be focused (5:1,7). The wisdom and insight you are about to receive could save your life. Men, sexual sin will lead us "straight to the grave" and "down to death". It preys upon our very lives (6:26). Solomon writes passionately, as one who knows oh, so well (he had 700 wives & 300 concubines), the seductive power of sexual sin. Here are some of the principles I gained that are helpful in winning this battle.
  1. Be well aware of the destructive nature of sexual sins (5:4-6, 9-11, 14; 6:25-35). It will, without a doubt, eat away at every aspect of your life and eventually destroy you.
  2. Stay away from anything or any one that would tempt you (5:7-9). Run for your life!
  3. Find satisfaction in your wife (5:15-20). Be thankful for what you have. Work on having a strong relationship with your wife. This means giving more time and attention to your wife than you do to your own interests (i.e. sports, golf, TV, work around the house, even your kids).
  4. Realize that God sees everything and examines your path (5:21). You are not getting away with anything.
  5. Have truth principles embedded in your heart and mind, ready to use at any moment and in any circumstance (6:20-24). Are you walking daily with The Source of Truth?

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