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Proverbs: Practical Wisdom for the walk of Faith • Sermon • Submitted
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Open: Eric Greitens, Governor of Missouri has been involved in an adulterous affair which he describes as a “consensual relationship” with no blackmail or violence. He added: "The mistake that I made was that I was engaged in a consensual relationship with a woman who was not my wife. That is a mistake for which I am very sorry."
Open: Eric Greitens, Governor of Missouri has been involved in an adulterous affair which he describes as a “consensual relationship” with no blackmail or violence. He added: "The mistake that I made was that I was engaged in a consensual relationship with a woman who was not my wife. That is a mistake for which I am very sorry."
Transition: While the Bible is extremely clear on adulterous relations (: “Thou shalt not commit adultery”) the populous at large remains confused on the issue.
Transition: While the Bible is extremely clear on adulterous relations (: “Thou shalt not commit adultery”) the populous at large remains confused on the issue.
Excerpts from the April 2017 Deseret News Special Report on a poll regarding cheating.
Only 76% of respondents stated it is always cheating when a person has regular sexual relations with someone other than a spouse
Only 73% stated it is always cheating when someone has a one-night stand
Only 63% stated it is always cheating when one maintains an on-line dating profile
Only 55% stated it is always cheating when one is emotionally involved with another person
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Sexual immorality is repeatedly warned against in the Proverbs
Sexual immorality is repeatedly warned against in the Proverbs
Explanation: Of all the subject themes that are repeated throughout the Book of Proverbs, only the contrasts between the righteous and the wicked get more attention than the dangers of the adulterous woman. She is warned against with extensive dialogue in chapter 5 (vv. 1-20), chapter 6 (vv. 20-35), and chapter 7 (vv. 1-27). Actually, considering there is no break on the subject at the end of Chapter 6. the warning against the adulterous woman continues from 6:20 - 7:27. This is serious stuff!
The Adulterous wo
Believers are not exempt, and should always have safeguards in place.
Believers are not exempt, and should always have safeguards in place.
Explanation: Given a known risk, it is negligence when the operating party does not put up warnings. At the beginning of each of the three extended discourses, a repeated warning is stressed (5:1-2; 6:20-23; 7:1-4) is stressed: Listen to my warnings! Pay heed to what I am telling you!!
Illustrate: guard rails on curves, traffic lights, blinking lights for trucks on down grades, speed limits. Also, consider the ubiquitous warning label: it is everywhere! (McDonald’s Coffee - Be careful, I’m hot!)
Argument: Given the widespread damage this issue has caused the human race, it is little wonder the repeated warnings. Sexual immorality is a priority temptation and one of Satan’s favorite tactics to break up homes and churches.
Applications: Put the guard rails up before the accident happens
Live in Reality
Live in Reality
Do not be naive about life. No one is above the sin of sexual immorality. Realize that it can happen to you, and humbly guard against it. The one who is proud presents an easier target
Nurture your own garden ()
Nurture your own garden ()
No one has a perfect marriage. Every marriage requires work. Determine to put the time and energy into your own. That way you avoid the guilt, destruction of family, and you honor God!
Rehearse the consequences of moral failure ()
Rehearse the consequences of moral failure ()
The cost of adultery is high, and mentally reviewing the losses helps to guard against the sin. Adultery opens the door to loss of marriage, respect of children, respect of family & friends, possibly a job, possibility of STD’s, and can seriously mess up your children!
Have the necessary safeguards in place ()
Have the necessary safeguards in place ()
Be aware of the seductive nature of sexual sin; forewarned is forearmed.
Do not be legalistic in your definition of what constitutes sexual immorality or adultery. ()
Have a policy of not being alone with a member of the opposite sex. () The so-called “Mike Pence rule” is not original with the VP; he got it from the Bible.