Wisdom in Relationships: Following God's Plan in Proverbs
Delve into Proverbs to explore the wisdom of relationships according to God's plan. Learn how sin advertises and destroys, while understanding God's perfect design for sex, marriage, and raising children in line with His teachings. Discover the insights of a wise woman who upholds biblical truths and nurtures her family with love and faith.
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A Ladies Study of Proverbs Proverbs: Lesson 3 Wisdom in Relationships: Am I Following God s Plan? Proverbs 5, 7 Some materials for this lesson taken from materials at tolovehonorandvacuum.com and books by Sheila Wray Gregoire
A Wise Woman Knows That Sin Advertises She knows it sounds good (Proverbs 7:21): The lips of immorality drip with honey (Proverbs 5:3) Sin flatters (Proverbs 7:5) Sin sounds reasonable Did God actuallysay (Genesis 3:1-5) She knows it looks good (Proverbs 7:10-20): The woman saw , she took, and ate (Genesis 3:6) Sin appears to be beautiful, and enticing (2 Samuel 11:2-3) Sin sparkles, and swirls (Proverbs 23:31) She knows sin will come to her! (Proverbs 7:10): Sin looks for us, and throws itself at our feet (Genesis 39:7-12) Sin begins with desire, and grows to sinful acts (James 1:14-16)
A Wise Woman Knows That Sin Destroys She knows that sin destroys (Proverbs 7:23) Sin destroys futures (Psalm 37:37-38) Sin destroys families (2 Samuel 12:11-12) Sin destroys innocence (Ezekiel 24:13, 1 Corinthians 6:18) Sin destroys lives (Genesis 6:5-7) She knows that sin leads to death (Proverbs 5:5) When sin is full grown, it brings forth death (James 1:14-16) The payment for sin is death (Romans 6:23) Sin is slavery, and leads to our deaths (Romans 6:16)
A Wise Woman Understands Gods Perfect Plan She knows God designed sex (Proverbs 5:18) For procreation (Genesis 1:28) For affection (1 Corinthians 7:3) For meeting emotional and emotional needs (1 Cor. 7:1-6, Eph. 5:25-33) She knows God established marriage (Proverbs 5:18) He gave away the first bride (Genesis 2:21-24) Marriage is an honor! (Hebrews 13:4) It s the only acceptable avenue of sexual fulfillment (1 Cor. 6:9, 18) She knows the pleasure God intended for us (Proverbs 5:19) He expects us to enjoy a sexual relationship (Song 1:2) He expects us to enjoy intimacy (Song 7:7-8) He expects us to be expressive in our marriages (Song 4:9-11)
A Wise Woman Teaches Her Children! She refutes the teachings of the world (Proverbs 5:12-13) She is not deceived by current societal norms (2:11) She trusts the Bible as truth (2:11) The Bible s truth does not embarrass her (Romans 1:16) She joyfully passes on the Lord s teachings (Proverbs 7:24) She lets her children see her affection for her husband (1 Cor 7:3) She admonishes younger women (Titus 2:2-4) She is passionate about the Lord s plan for intimacy (Proverbs 5:5, 7)
A Wise Woman Works at Intimacy She Understands God s Plan for Togetherness in Marriage Satan s big marriage strategy: get people to have sex before they re married. Then get them to stop once they re married! (Gregoire) She Wants That Wonderful (Gregoire) Marriage sex should be physically wonderful! Marriage sex should be emotionally wonderful! Marriage sex should be spiritually wonderful! She Wants Others to Accept & Adhere to God s Plan for Intimacy She teaches her children She stands for truth
