Wisdom in Relationships: Following God's Plan in Proverbs

Proverbs

Proverbs

Proverbs: Lesson 3

Proverbs: Lesson 3

Wisdom in Relationships: Am I Following God’s Plan?

Wisdom in Relationships: Am I Following God’s Plan?

Proverbs 5, 7

Proverbs 5, 7

A Ladies’ Study of

A Ladies’ Study of

Some materials for this lesson taken from materials at tolovehonorandvacuum.com

Some materials for this lesson taken from materials at tolovehonorandvacuum.com

and books by Sheila Wray Gregoire

and books by Sheila Wray Gregoire

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She knows it sounds good (Proverbs 7:21):

She knows it sounds good (Proverbs 7:21):

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The lips of immorality “drip with honey” (Proverbs 5:3)

The lips of immorality “drip with honey” (Proverbs 5:3)

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Sin flatters (Proverbs 7:5)

Sin flatters (Proverbs 7:5)

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Sin sounds reasonable “Did God 

Sin sounds reasonable “Did God 

actually

actually

 say…” (Genesis 3:1-5)

 say…” (Genesis 3:1-5)

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She knows it looks good (Proverbs 7:10-20):

She knows it looks good (Proverbs 7:10-20):

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The woman saw…, she took, and ate (Genesis 3:6)

The woman saw…, she took, and ate (Genesis 3:6)

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Sin appears to be beautiful, and enticing (2 Samuel 11:2-3)

Sin appears to be beautiful, and enticing (2 Samuel 11:2-3)

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Sin sparkles, and swirls (Proverbs 23:31)

Sin sparkles, and swirls (Proverbs 23:31)

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She knows sin will come to her! (Proverbs 7:10):

She knows sin will come to her! (Proverbs 7:10):

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Sin looks for us, and throws itself at our feet (Genesis 39:7-12)

Sin looks for us, and throws itself at our feet (Genesis 39:7-12)

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Sin begins with desire, and grows to sinful acts (James 1:14-16)

Sin begins with desire, and grows to sinful acts (James 1:14-16)

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She knows that sin destroys (Proverbs 7:23)

She knows that sin destroys (Proverbs 7:23)

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Sin destroys futures (Psalm 37:37-38)

Sin destroys futures (Psalm 37:37-38)

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Sin destroys families (2 Samuel 12:11-12)

Sin destroys families (2 Samuel 12:11-12)

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Sin destroys innocence (Ezekiel 24:13, 1 Corinthians 6:18)

Sin destroys innocence (Ezekiel 24:13, 1 Corinthians 6:18)

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Sin destroys lives (Genesis 6:5-7)

Sin destroys lives (Genesis 6:5-7)

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She knows that sin leads to death (Proverbs 5:5)

She knows that sin leads to death (Proverbs 5:5)

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When sin is full grown, it brings forth death (James 1:14-16)

When sin is full grown, it brings forth death (James 1:14-16)

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The payment for sin is death (Romans 6:23)

The payment for sin is death (Romans 6:23)

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Sin is slavery, and leads to our deaths (Romans 6:16)

Sin is slavery, and leads to our deaths (Romans 6:16)

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She knows God designed sex (Proverbs 5:18)

She knows God designed sex (Proverbs 5:18)

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For procreation (Genesis 1:28)

For procreation (Genesis 1:28)

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For affection (1 Corinthians 7:3)

For affection (1 Corinthians 7:3)

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For meeting emotional and emotional needs (1 Cor. 7:1-6, Eph. 5:25-33)

For meeting emotional and emotional needs (1 Cor. 7:1-6, Eph. 5:25-33)

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She knows God established marriage (Proverbs 5:18)

She knows God established marriage (Proverbs 5:18)

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He gave away the first bride (Genesis 2:21-24)

He gave away the first bride (Genesis 2:21-24)

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Marriage is an honor! (Hebrews 13:4)

Marriage is an honor! (Hebrews 13:4)

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It’s the only acceptable avenue of sexual fulfillment (1 Cor. 6:9, 18)

It’s the only acceptable avenue of sexual fulfillment (1 Cor. 6:9, 18)

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She knows the pleasure God intended for us (Proverbs 5:19)

She knows the pleasure God intended for us (Proverbs 5:19)

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He expects us to enjoy a sexual relationship (Song 1:2)

He expects us to enjoy a sexual relationship (Song 1:2)

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He expects us to enjoy intimacy (Song 7:7-8)

He expects us to enjoy intimacy (Song 7:7-8)

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He expects us to be expressive in our marriages (Song 4:9-11)

He expects us to be expressive in our marriages (Song 4:9-11)

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She refutes the teachings of the world (Proverbs 5:12-13)

She refutes the teachings of the world (Proverbs 5:12-13)

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She is not deceived by current societal norms (2:11)

She is not deceived by current societal norms (2:11)

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She trusts the Bible as truth (2:11)

She trusts the Bible as truth (2:11)

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The Bible’s truth does not embarrass her (Romans 1:16)

The Bible’s truth does not embarrass her (Romans 1:16)

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She joyfully passes on the Lord’s teachings (Proverbs 7:24)

She joyfully passes on the Lord’s teachings (Proverbs 7:24)

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She lets her children see her affection for her husband (1 Cor 7:3)

She lets her children see her affection for her husband (1 Cor 7:3)

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She admonishes younger women (Titus 2:2-4)

She admonishes younger women (Titus 2:2-4)

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She is passionate about the Lord’s plan for intimacy (Proverbs 5:5, 7)

She is passionate about the Lord’s plan for intimacy (Proverbs 5:5, 7)

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She Understands God’s Plan for Togetherness in Marriage

She Understands God’s Plan for Togetherness in Marriage

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Satan’s big marriage strategy: get people to have sex before they’re

Satan’s big marriage strategy: get people to have sex before they’re

married. Then get them to stop once they’re married! (Gregoire)

married. Then get them to stop once they’re married! (Gregoire)

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She Wants That “Wonderful” (Gregoire)

She Wants That “Wonderful” (Gregoire)

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Marriage sex should be physically wonderful!

Marriage sex should be physically wonderful!

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Marriage sex should be emotionally wonderful!

Marriage sex should be emotionally wonderful!

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Marriage sex should be spiritually wonderful!

Marriage sex should be spiritually wonderful!

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She Wants Others to Accept & Adhere to God’s Plan for

She Wants Others to Accept & Adhere to God’s Plan for

Intimacy

Intimacy

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She teaches her children

She teaches her children

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She stands for truth

She stands for truth