The Proverb of the Day: Proverbs 6 As with all Proverbs, we are to learn how to fear the Lord and find security through the words of Wisdom by applying the proverb. Proverbs 6 provides a warning against behaviors and who we associate ourselves with. The idea appears to claim that we are to accept responsibility for what we can control: signatures, pledges, words, attitude (responses and reactions), and humility. Then, we are called to be very cautious with whom associate. The beginning of this Proverb provides warnings against pledges, laziness, and evil people. This also includes what the Lord hates, as well as the solution to the problems that arise when these decisions have been made: Humility. The second part of this Proverb deals with the way of an adulterous relationship. Solomon provides a guide in the avoidance of succumbing to the lust of the eyes and flesh, and the pride of life. The first command is to obey and honor our parents. He then gives a warning that failure to do so will cause great pain, even death. I would opine that this death is in reference to relational, but could also lead to physical death. No mercy will be shown. When the husband arrives, he will take matters into his own hands because of the passion he has for his wife and will avenge his honor. We as readers of this proverb are called to practice self-control, to discipline ourselves to overcome the temptations, desires, and lusts we face every day. We are called to be responsible and satisfied with the blessings and gifts that have been given to us and to use those gifts, talents, and blessings for God. Finally, there is a persuasion to think the way that God thinks, to hate the behaviors that God hates, and to love the way that God loves. These are found in the greatest commandments of: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, your head, and your hands, and love your neighbor as yourself.
A Proverb a Day: Proverbs 6
The Proverb of the Day: Proverbs 6
As with all Proverbs, we are to learn how to fear the Lord and find security through the words of Wisdom by applying the proverb. Proverbs 6 provides a warning against behaviors and who we associate ourselves with. The idea appears to claim that we are to accept responsibility for what we can control: signatures, pledges, words, attitude (responses and reactions), and humility. Then, we are called to be very cautious with whom associate.
The beginning of this Proverb provides warnings against pledges, laziness, and evil people. This also includes what the Lord hates, as well as the solution to the problems that arise when these decisions have been made: Humility.
The second part of this Proverb deals with the way of an adulterous relationship. Solomon provides a guide in the avoidance of succumbing to the lust of the eyes and flesh, and the pride of life. The first command is to obey and honor our parents. He then gives a warning that failure to do so will cause great pain, even death. I would opine that this death is in reference to relational, but could also lead to physical death. No mercy will be shown. When the husband arrives, he will take matters into his own hands because of the passion he has for his wife and will avenge his honor.
We as readers of this proverb are called to practice self-control, to discipline ourselves to overcome the temptations, desires, and lusts we face every day. We are called to be responsible and satisfied with the blessings and gifts that have been given to us and to use those gifts, talents, and blessings for God. Finally, there is a persuasion to think the way that God thinks, to hate the behaviors that God hates, and to love the way that God loves. These are found in the greatest commandments of: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, your head, and your hands, and love your neighbor as yourself.