"There are six things the Lord hates. There are seven things He cannot stand: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that kill innocent people, a mind that thinks up evil plans, a witness who tells lies, feet who are quick to do evil, and a man who causes trouble among brothers." Proverbs 6:16-19 (ICB)
These are 6 things we hate in our FAMILY, in our CHURCH and in the WORKPLACE and COMMUNITY. God hates these things too:
* ARROGANCE: Haughty eyes and Pride.
* DISHONESTY: Lying and False Witness
* EVIL: Murder, Anger and Hatred.
* WICKEDNESS: Evil plots and Wrongdoing
* ADULTERY: Lust
* DISCORD: Trouble in the Family.
GOD IS LOVE, JUST and HOLY! These sins can cause "enormous damage" with our relationships in out lives, especially in our families. They can bring division in our Church, Neighbourhood and Workplace. The only thing we can do when we face these temptations, is to ask for the Lord's strength and courage so we do not face them alone.
Jesus was led to the cross so that we could have forgiveness for our sins. In the same way, God shows His great LOVE for us.
"Christ died for us while we were still sinners. In this way God shows His great love for us." Romans 5:8 (ICB)
"In Christ we are set free by the blood of Christ's death. And we have forgiveness because of God's rich grace." Ephesians 1:7 (ICB)
4. WARNING AGAINST ADULTERY
"My son, keep your father's command and do not forsake your mother's teaching. Bind them on your heart; fasten them around your neck. When you WALK they will GUIDE YOU; when you SLEEP, they will WATCH OVER YOU; when you AWAKE, they will SPEAK TO YOU. For this command is a LAMP, this teaching is a LIGHT, and correction and instruction are the way of life." Proverbs 6:20-23 (NIV)
Solomon started this next chapter on a lighter note, with the encouraging words of his teachings. But he was going to get a little heavy with his warnings on ADULTERY AND LUST. It's like a powerful fire - sex outside marriage!
Mark has been spending the last few weeks building a fire in his fire pit. I thought he had become a (pyramaniac) - with his uncontrollable urge to start fires - but he just wanted to clear some wood around the property. The fire did look good, but when left unmanageable, it can cause a bushfire. It reminds me of the T.V show we are watching at the moment: "Country Fire". They always start with small fires, but the sparks spread to homes, forests and at times, even the firefighters.
"Lust is pornogrophy, and the top Pornsites on our computers/TV's are Netflix, Amazon and Tik Tok. Anyone can gain access, and they are free. You can click page by page, image by image - violent, deviant, degrading and immoral. A person is not necessarily evil, but their brain is destabilized by a chemical flow. An addiction intensifies and you become VULNERABLE. It's not right - it's an UNTRUTH, a FALSE NARRATIVE and an OVERREACTION that can lead to terrible sinful consequences." Max Lucado
"So it is the man who sleeps with another man's wife. He who emraces he will never go UNPUNISHED...... But a man who commits adultery has no sense (he is an utter fool); whoever does so destroys himself, He will be wounded and disgraced. His shame will never be wiped away (erased)." Proverbs 6:32&33 (NLT/NIV/ICB)
Remember King David's affair with Bathsheba. It led to the death of her husband. And David's son, ended up raping his sister Tamar, and his brother consequently murdered him.
The pull of LUST and ADULTERY is strong but GOD'S POWER IS STRONGER. You can be healed from this struggle.
* Take every thought captive and OBEY CHRIST.
* Parents help your children - check the INTERNET.
* Offer God the parts of your body - EYES, MOUTH, SEXUAL ORGANS.
"We destroy every proud thing that raises itself against the knowledge of God. We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5 (ICB)
"Do not offer the parts of your body to serve sin. Do not use your bodies to do evil, but offer yourselves to God. Be like people who have died and now live forever. Offer the parts of your body to God to be used for doing good." Romans 6:13 (ICB)
"They belong to the Lord. Cause me to use them for your glory." 1 Thessalonians 4:5 (MSG)
Solomon warned his son about adultery and lust - sex outside marriage. They were encouraged in Proverbs 5 to enjoy the love of their wife. They were encouraged to not let negative sexual thoughts occupy their minds.
"Do not be seduced by lust. Falling prey to lust only leads to moral ruin and spiritual death. Avoid anything that causes you to desire anyone other than your own spouse. Take extra time to demonstrate your LOVE FOR THEM." Max Lucado
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"LUCADO, Max, "Tame Your Thoughts", 2025, Harper Collins
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