BY She Reads Truth
The book of Proverbs is a guide for pursuing godly wisdom in our daily lives. In this four-week study, we will read a selection of topical proverbs covering different aspects of wisdom, from how to interact with our friends, families, and neighbors, to fearing God and keeping His commands. No matter the subject, these proverbs urge us to wrestle with and reflect on our own response to them. To help you better engage with the proverbs in this reading plan, we have provided you with a short introduction and reflection questions for each day.
In Exodus 20, God commands us not to commit adultery. But Proverbs adds a layer of complexity to that law by discussing the path that can lead to this particular sin. Often, the act of adultery is a product of walking a long and dangerous road of seduction. This seduction can come through another human being or the unchecked longings and unaddressed pain in our hearts. Keep both of these meanings in mind when reading these proverbs about adultery.
Reflection Questions:
Why do you suppose this passage is told as a story, instead of a list of reasons why adultery is wrong?
Describe the temptations you’re facing in this season of your life.
What does “Keep your way far from her” mean in Proverbs 5:8? Practically, what are some ways you can do this as it relates to the specific temptation you are facing?
43 thoughts on "Adultery"
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Amen!
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“Unchecked longing and unaddressed pain in your heart”, this is a completely different way that I have ever heard this taught but really resonated with me. I struggle in this area and have always wondered why because I adore my husband. This is a prayer and study moment asking God to reveal more.
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Sometimes, the things that are “tempting” to someone are things that are not obviously bad or even bad for everyone. For example, I stay away from romance novels and movies – clean ones like Hallmark, etc. , because they tempt me to be dissatisfied with my life, marriage and husband. Those movies are often the “chick-flicks” that can fun to watch with women friends. But that is not good for me.
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I think the telling of a story helps you to “feel” the destruction better than reading a list of reasons. It becomes emotional. We can all probably relate to the story. I found it hard to keep things to myself in my past. I have much better control over my mouth, but I work on it. I don’t want to betray someones trust. Don’t go flirting around with gossip..period.
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Every sin starts in the mind. That is why it is so important to take EVERY thought captive to obey Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5
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Temptation has always been a word that I’ve seen played out many many times growing up .. watching my father, who struggled with alcohol, give in to that temptation for most of my childhood, watching marriages in my family, and outside my family end because of adultery. Temptation is heavy and it’s real and as humans we cannot take it on alone. Alone is where Satan likes to find us .. where it’s easier to prey on us. We need to give our fears to the Lord, lay them at His feet. Satan can’t touch us there .. our God is bigger than anything Satan can throw at us. Raising two boys, my husband and I want to equip them with strength,wisdom and an unwavering faith to fight against any temptation that may come their way. It won’t be easy .. temptation comes in many colors that are alluring and attractive. But if we walk with Jesus through it … it will be easier for us to see temptation for what it is and move passed it. All the while strengthening our relationship with Him.
Praying for all who are facing temptations in their life at this moment .. praying for the strength to flee and give it to the Lord ♥️
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Laura thank you for sharing your story. May God continue to bless your marriage. It is those hard things that help us to see God’s strength and help us o lean into Him and grow. It is the little lies we tell ourself that in any sin, like oh this won’t hurt anyone, or that we need to fit in. But God has called us to be apart from the world. JoAnna, Thanks for sharing James 1:12-15 I am thankful that our God calls us to be holy and in Jesus shows us what to strive for and enables us to be humble and turn away from sin and temptation as we draw near to Him. Good responses this morning, thank you all. Missing your comments Angie and Tina, praying you both are doing well, trusting you are shining bright in His light.
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