He
layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous (Prov 2:7)
Temptation: Keys To Opposing It: Prov 5:1-2
1) My son, attend unto my wisdom, [and]
bow thine ear to my understanding:
2) That thou mayest regard discretion, and [that] thy lips may keep knowledge.
INTRODUCTION:
In this chapter we will
be looking at the need for wisdom to overcome the fleshly temptations of life.
EXPOSITION:
1) My son
XE "son:My son, attend unto my wisdom" , attend XE "attend:My
son, attend unto my wisdom" unto my wisdom XE "wisdom:My
son, attend unto my wisdom" , [and] bow XE "bow:bow
thine ear to my understanding" thine ear XE "ear:bow
thine ear to my understanding" to my understanding XE "understanding:bow
thine ear to my understanding" :
Solomon
now emphasizes two great prerequisites for understanding the true nature of the
temptation, looking past the seductive appearance
and seeing the true essence of the temptation...
1. giving special attention to words of wisdom
(teachings of God applied to the life)
2. listening very closely to words that give
understanding (seeing the things as they really are)
“Wherefore, my
beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of
man worketh not the righteousness of God. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of
naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to
save your souls.” (James
1:19-21)
2) That thou mayest XE "mayest:Thou
mayest regard discretion" regard XE "regard:Thou
mayest regard discretion" discretion XE "discretion:Thou
mayest regard discretion" , and [that] thy lips XE "lips:thy
lips may keep knowledge" may XE "may: thy lips may keep knowledge" keep XE "keep: thy lips may keep knowledge" knowledge XE "knowledge:thy
lips may keep knowledge" .
The
two main parts to the Godly opposition to temptation involves our actions and
speech.
1. the highly valuing protection of a lifestyle
that is designed to glorify God in all things. One way to do this is by seeing
temptation for what it is and then turning from it. (This involves our actions).
2. speech that is intended to promote the truths
of God. One way to do this is by understanding it’s deceptive nature and then
warning others about it. (This involves
our speech).
Solomon
teaches that both of these aspects to our resistance to temptation are affected
by the amount of wisdom and understanding that we possess.
“The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of
judgment. The law of his God [is] in his heart; none of his
steps shall slide.” (Psalms
37:30-31)
SUMMARY:
The
increase in wisdom and understanding in the lives of God’s people brings a
proper understanding of the true nature of temptation. This, in turn, aids in a Godly opposition to
temptation through our actions and words.
This combination results in a lifestyle that is in alignment with God’s
will brings honor and glory to God and allows His people to fulfill the purpose
that they have been given…
“Let us hear the conclusion
of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the
whole [duty] of man. For God shall bring every
work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether [it be] good, or whether
[it be] evil.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14)
By
God’s grace, let us all study these proverbs diligently, giving them the value
that they deserve.
May the
Lord bless us as we receive this sound wisdom and then “Think On These Things”.
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